Anyway vs. Regardless — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Anyway and Regardless
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Anyway
In any way or manner whatever
Get the job done anyway you can.
Regardless
In spite of everything; anyway
Continues to work regardless.
Anyway
In any case; at least
I don't know if it was lost or stolen.
Anyway, it's gone.
Regardless
Heedless; unmindful.
Anyway
Nevertheless; regardless
It was raining but they played the game anyway.
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Regardless
Having no regard; heedless; careless.
Anyway
(conjunctive) Regardless; anyhow.
He didn't enjoy washing his car, but it was so dirty that he did it anyway.
Regardless
Despite everything; despite the situation
He did it, regardless.
Anyway
Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement. See anyhow and at least.
I don't think that's true. I haven't found any evidence, anyway.
Regardless
Without attention to warnings or indications of bad consequences.
Tatiana knew the meat had passed its expiry date, but she ate it regardless.
Anyway
Used to indicate a change of subject.
Regardless
(proscribed) regardless of; paying no attention to
Tatiana ate the cauliflower regardless its colour.
Anyway
Used at the end of a question for emphasis, or to direct the conversation to something of more broad importance (compare with more to the point).
Regardless
Having no regard; heedless; careless; as, regardless of life, consequences, dignity.
Regardless of the bliss wherein he sat.
Anyway
(obsolete) In any way.
Regardless
Not regarded; slighted.
Anyway
Anywise; at all.
Regardless
(usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration;
Careless of the consequences
The proverbial grasshopper--thoughtless of tomorrow
Crushing the blooms with regardless tread
Anyway
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
Regardless
In spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks;
He carried on regardless of the difficulties
Anyway
In any way whatsoever;
They came anyhow they could
Get it done anyway you can
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