Is it any way or any ways?

Answer:
The proper word is anyway.

Anyways is not a word and is not proper English but it is used in many regions. It is a misuse of the word anyway. The word anyway is an expression in informal speech.

  • an·y·way [ énnee wày ]
  • in any case: no matter what
  • regardless of something: in spite of the situation
  • in careless way: in a careless, haphazard, or lazy way
  • Synonyms: anyhow, at any rate, in any case, nevertheless, nonetheless, besides, at least, well



  1. She didn't have much extra money but she paid for her friend's meal anyway.
  2. I broke that vase, but anyway, it was old and already cracked.
  3. I didn't want to attend the party but I went anyway.
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