But anyways vs But anyway

Both 'but anyways' and 'but anyway' are commonly used in informal spoken English. 'But anyways' is considered nonstandard and is often used in casual conversations, while 'but anyway' is more widely accepted in both spoken and written English. The choice between the two depends on the level of formality you want to maintain.

Last updated: April 09, 2024 • 935 views

But anyways

'But anyways' is a nonstandard phrase often used in informal spoken English.

This phrase is commonly used in casual conversations to introduce a new topic or change the subject.

Examples:

I know we were talking about the movie, but anyways, have you heard the latest news?
But anyways, let's not dwell on that issue.

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But anyways, everybody is scared, except for one boy.
But anyways... here's hoping I can improve enough to go to Korea next year.
Bad blocks. But anyways, the tofu to me was kind of my origin, basically.
But anyways, you were talking to my mother and you had that blue kind of fluffy sweater on and... it caught my eye... and...
This may not exactly be a costume you can wear yourself, but anyways it is somewhat funny.
These are all grouped together, but anyways these are all 'legacy' technology.
We had a break few of them off and some of them just got off, but anyways.
But anyways, it's much better now.
But anyways... butchering horses is easier than running a butcher shop.
But anyways she looked really sad.
But anyways, you know, a couple of those girls actually became photographers.
But anyways, I'm here at the wall, right now.
But anyways, is Eun Gyeol absent again?
But anyways, whatever they are, they're big, nasty...
But anyways, he finally opened up to the idea of soaking these college kids for untold millions, which is a necessary evil to finance the changing of the world.
But anyways, where am I going to get a new job?
But anyways, we couldn't get the garbage disposal to work, but we fixed it.
I don't know, but anyways, he loved me.
Sometimes, the hardest commandment to keep... but anyways, to put it simple, we believe in love, not hate.
So but anyways, here's the thing - is it reminds me of this, which is a sign that you see in Amsterdam on every street corner.

Alternatives:

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but let's move on
but let's change the subject

But anyway

'But anyway' is the more standard form and is widely accepted in both spoken and written English.

This phrase is used to introduce a contrasting or additional point in a conversation.

Examples:

I didn't like the movie, but anyway, let's grab some dinner.
But anyway, let's get back to the main topic.

Alternatives:

but anyways
anyway
anyways
but let's move on
but let's change the subject

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