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Any way

/ˈɛni weɪ/

Used to indicate that something happens despite obstacles or difficulties.

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You can arrange the flowers in any way you like.Any way you slice it, the truth remains the same.Feel free to interpret the poem in any way you find meaningful.

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Anyway

/ˈeniweɪ/

Used to change or resume the topic of conversation or to emphasize an idea despite obstacles.

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And I am not old enough anyway.Anyway, Jim did not go wrong, not at all.It is all valueless anyway.

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Any way is two words and it refers to any possible method or manner.
Anyway is used as a single word and typically means in any case or regardless.
Remember any way as a combination like any road - different directions or methods.
Think of anyway as a transition word that shows continuation or dismissal of previous thought.
Use any way when thinking about methods, and anyway to shift topics or dismiss concerns.

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