anyway
/ˈeniweɪ/adverb
उच्चारण एनिवे
वैसे भी; फिर भी; ख़ैर
Core word
- 1
used when adding something to support an idea; despite something; used when changing the subject or returning to an earlier subject
वैसे भी; फिर भी; ख़ैर
- It was raining, but we went anyway.
- I know it is late, but I will call her anyway.
- Thanks for the offer, but I would have come anyway.
+ 2 more examples
- Anyway, let us get back to the question we were discussing.
- The shop may be closed, but we should walk there anyway.
Synonyms anyhow in any case nevertheless regardless besides
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
Anyway, + main point (returning to a topic)
At the start of a sentence, anyway moves the talk back to the main subject or ends a topic.
वाक्य के आरंभ में 'anyway' बातचीत को मुख्य विषय पर लौटाता है या किसी प्रसंग को समाप्त करता है।
- Anyway, as I was saying, the exam is on Monday.
- Anyway, I must go now.
clause + anyway (despite)
At the end of a clause, anyway means in spite of what has just been said.
उपवाक्य के अंत में 'anyway' का अर्थ 'फिर भी' होता है, जो अभी कही बात के बावजूद है।
- It was raining, but we went for a walk anyway.
- I knew the answer was risky, and I wrote it anyway.
..., and anyway, + reason (adding support)
Anyway can add one more reason that supports your point.
'Anyway' आपके पक्ष को मज़बूत करने वाला एक और कारण जोड़ सकता है।
- I don't want to go; it's too far, and anyway I have no time.
anyway vs any way
Anyway is an adverb; any way, two words, means in any manner and is used in phrases such as in any way.
'Anyway' adverb है; दो शब्दों वाला 'any way' का अर्थ 'किसी भी तरीक़े से' है और 'in any way' जैसे वाक्यांशों में आता है।
- Is there any way to reach there by train?
+Collocations 5
verb + anyway
gotryaskcomedo itpay
- It might fail, but let us try anyway.
but + clause + anyway
but I went anywaybut she came anywaybut he did it anyway
- He was tired, but he finished the work anyway.
Anyway + phrase
Anyway, thanksAnyway, let's beginAnyway, never mindAnyway, as I said
- Anyway, thanks for helping me with the notes.
and anyway
and anyway, it is lateand anyway, who knowsand anyway, I agree
- Don't worry; it's not your fault, and anyway it can be fixed.
anyway + comment
anyway, thanksanyway, never mindanyway, as I saidanyway, moving on
- Anyway, moving on to the next question.
“More examples 6
- I was not invited, but I went to the wedding anyway.
मुझे आमंत्रित नहीं किया गया था, फिर भी मैं विवाह में चला गया।
- Radhika knew the question was tough; she attempted it anyway.
राधिका जानती थी कि प्रश्न कठिन है; फिर भी उसने उसे हल करने का प्रयास किया।
- The shop was closed. Anyway, we did not need anything.
दुकान बंद थी। वैसे भी, हमें कुछ चाहिए नहीं था।
- Anyway, how was your interview?
ख़ैर, आपका साक्षात्कार कैसा रहा?
- You can leave the form here; I'll collect it anyway.
आप फ़ॉर्म यहीं छोड़ सकते हैं; मैं वैसे भी उसे ले लूँगा।
- The film was long, but we enjoyed it anyway.
फ़िल्म लंबी थी, फिर भी हमें अच्छी लगी।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ Is there anyway to solve this question?
✓ Is there any way to solve this question?
Meaning a method, write any way as two words.
'तरीक़ा' के अर्थ में 'any way' दो शब्दों में लिखें।
✗ Anyways, let us start the class.
✓ Anyway, let us start the class.
Anyways is non-standard; the correct form has no s.
'Anyways' मानक रूप नहीं है; सही रूप बिना 's' का है।
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
anyhow in any case nevertheless regardless besides
§Grammar and usage
Anyway is one word (not 'anyways' in formal English; 'any way' means any method: 'Help me in any way you can').
Anyway एक शब्द है (औपचारिक English में 'anyways' नहीं; 'any way' का अर्थ किसी भी तरीके से है: 'Help me in any way you can')।