used when adding something to support an idea or argument

It's going to happen anyway, so we won't object to it.

I'm afraid we can't come, but thanks for the invitation anyway.

She told them what would happen and they went ahead anyway.

Development money often goes to companies that would have come here anyway.

The water was cold but I took a shower anyway.

used when changing the subject of a conversation, ending the conversation or returning to a subject

So, anyway, back to what I was saying.

Anyway, I'd better go now—I'll see you tomorrow.

Anyway, let's forget about that for the moment.

used to correct or slightly change what you have said

I think she's right. I hope so, anyway.

She works in a bank. She did when I last saw her, anyway.

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