Anyways (Adverb)
Meaning
Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement; "Anyhow, he is dead now"; "I think they're asleep; anyhow, they're quiet"; "I don't know what happened to it; anyway, it's gone"; "anyway, there is another factor to consider"; "I don't know how it started; in any case, there was a brief scuffle"; "in any event, the government faced a serious protest"; "but at any rate he got a knighthood for it".
Examples
- I don't know what happened to the project; anyways, it's on hold now.
- I think they're asleep; anyways, they're quiet and not causing any trouble.
- I don't know how the fire started; anyways, the house is completely destroyed.
- I don't know what happened to my luggage; anyways, I'll have to buy some new clothes.
- I'm not sure why they cancelled the event; anyways, we're all getting a refund.