anyways vs anyway : Common Errors in English

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About anyways vs anyway

There is no material difference between anyway and anyways. Both mean anyhow. Any way is a different matter, however. Your friend is a spot of a bother and you say to her, 'Can I help you in any way?' Here any way means in any manner.

anyways Meaning(s)

  • (r) used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

anyway Meaning(s)

  • (r) used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
  • (r) in any way whatsoever
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