Adverb

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(obsolete) In any way.

*, II.2.5:

He that sleeps in the day-time, or is in suspense, fear, anyway troubled in mind, or goes to bed upon a full stomach, may never hope for quiet rest in the night […].

(conjunctive) ; anyhow.

He didn't enjoy washing his car, but it was so dirty that he did it anyway .

(speech act) (Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement). See anyhow.

I don't think that's true. I haven't found any evidence, anyway .

* 1962 , (Bob Dylan),

But I wish there were somethin' you would do or say / To try and make me change my mind and stay / We never did too much talkin' anyway / Don't think twice, it's all right.

(speech act)

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Adverb

(er)

(label) Immediately, instantly.

Within a short time; quickly.

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Early.

* Bible, (w) ii. 18

How is it that ye are come so soon to-day?

Readily; willingly; used with would , or some other word expressing will.

* (Joseph Addison) (1672-1719)

I would as soon see a river winding through woods or in meadows, as when it is tossed up in so many whimsical figures at Versailles.