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anyway

anyway

Meaning of anyway

used to continue or change a topic

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British English/ˈeniweɪ/
American English/ˈeniˌweɪ/
Russian transcription[fsʲo rɐˈvno]
anyway
anyway - всё равно
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anyway usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я не уверен в деталях, но всё равно мы можем начать сейчас.

I’m not sure about the details, but anyway, we can start now.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Шёл дождь, но мы всё равно вышли.

It was raining, but we went out anyway.

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anyway belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

anywayвсё равно
onlineонлайн
togetherвместе
oftenчасто
rarelyредко
earlyрано
lateпоздно

anyway synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between anyway / besides / still / though / yet / nevertheless

🇬🇧English
anyway

the same word as the headword; used to continue or change a topic

A2Very Often

Anyway, let's move on to the next point.

Всё равно, давайте перейдём к следующему пункту.

🇬🇧English

adds another reason or point, not just a topic change

A2Often

We can't go out. Besides, it's raining.

Мы не можем выйти. К тому же, идёт дождь.

🇬🇧English

shows contrast, meaning 'even so' or 'despite that'

A2Very Often

It was late, but we still waited.

Уже было поздно, но мы всё же ждали.

🇬🇧English

often used to introduce contrast, usually less formal than 'however'

A2Often

It was expensive. I liked it, though.

Это было дорого. Но мне, однако, понравилось.

🇬🇧English

used to introduce a surprising contrast or add another point

A2Very Often

It was cold, yet they went swimming.

Было холодно, но они всё же пошли плавать.

🇬🇧English

formal contrast marker; stronger and more polished than 'anyway'

A2Often

The task was hard; nevertheless, we completed it.

Задача была трудной; тем не менее, мы её выполнили.

N
🇬🇧English
nonetheless

formal and slightly more literary than 'nevertheless'

A2Often

It was risky; nonetheless, he tried.

Это было рискованно; тем не менее, он попробовал.

🇬🇧English

formal connector used to show contrast or exception

A2Very Often

I wanted to help; however, I was too late.

Я хотел помочь; однако я опоздал.

I
🇬🇧English
in any case

very close in meaning; used to continue the conversation or show that the result does not change

A2Often

I don't know if she'll come. In any case, we'll start at six.

Не знаю, придёт ли она. В любом случае, мы начнём в шесть.

A
🇬🇧English
after all

used to give a reason, remind the listener, or soften a conclusion

A2Often

Let's not worry. After all, it's just one mistake.

Не будем волноваться. В конце концов, это всего лишь одна ошибка.

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anyway translation: всё равно. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce anyway

/ˈeniweɪ/

anyway translation

всё равно

anyway examples

I’m not sure about the details, but anyway, we can start now.

anyway transcription

/ˈeniweɪ/, /ˈeniˌweɪ/

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anyway meaning: what does it mean?

used to continue or change a topic

anyway pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

anyway is pronounced as /ˈeniweɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

anyway definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I’m not sure about the details, but anyway, we can start now. Translation: Я не уверен в деталях, но всё равно мы можем начать сейчас.

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