At Any Rate (Adverb)
Meaning 1
If nothing else (`leastwise' is informal and `leastways' is colloquial); "at least he survived"; "they felt--at any rate Jim felt--relieved though still wary"; "the influence of economists--or at any rate of economics--is far-reaching".
Usages
Examples
- The city is beautiful, and at any rate, it has a lot of historical landmarks.
- They may not have found what they were looking for, but at any rate, they had a great time trying.
- At any rate, she seemed to enjoy the movie, even if it wasn't her favorite.
- Her parents were upset, but at any rate, they supported her decision to pursue her dreams.
- The impact of the project is still unclear, but at any rate, it has sparked an important conversation.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
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
- The team has been practicing for months, and at any rate they deserve a chance to win.
- She doesn't know the details, but at any rate the company is facing financial difficulties.
- He isn't sure how he got the job, but at any rate he's happy to be working there.
- I don't know how it will all work out, but at any rate we'll do our best.
- I'm not sure what caused the delay, but at any rate the project is now behind schedule.