in any event
Whatever the circumstances
In any event signals that what follows holds true regardless of other circumstances or outcomes.
It redirects a conversation past uncertainty or disagreement to something that remains constant: We may or may not get the funding, but in any event, we should start planning.
The phrase often introduces a conclusion or next step when previous points have become moot: In any event, it's too late to change course now.
- anyhowDespite what precedes
- yetStill, or eventually
- come what mayDespite any consequences
- at any ratePhrase meaning nevertheless
- one way or anotherBy any means available
nevertheless · be that as it may · irrespective · still and all · either way · regardless · inevitable · for better or worse · at all costs · however · even so · unquestionable · thus · all the same · when all is said and done · in the final analysis · in any case · bottom line
in any eventconditionally
With requirements attached
only if · provided that · contingent upon · assuming that · subject to
in any eventmaybe
Expression of uncertainty
perhaps · possibly · potentially · conceivably · uncertain
event, anyway, eventual, eventuality, no matter what, whatever happens