In any event Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɛni/ /iˈvɛnt/, /ɪˈvɛnt
in EN-ee ee-VENT
ˈɪn/ /ˈɛni/ /ɪvˈɛnt
in EN-ee iv-ENT
Definition
Used to say that something is true or will happen regardless of what else happens; similar to 'anyway' or 'regardless'.
Usage & Nuances
Fairly formal and polite; common in written or business English, less casual than 'anyway'. Often used to conclude statements or shift topics. Not usually used at the start of conversations.
Spanish: en cualquier caso - de todos modosPortuguese (BR): de qualquer forma - em todo casoPortuguese (PT): de qualquer modo - em todo o casoChinese (Simplified): 无论如何 - 不管怎样Chinese (Traditional): 無論如何 - 不管怎樣Hindi: किसी भी हाल में - किसी भी स्थिति मेंArabic: على أي حال - في جميع الأحوالBengali: যেকোনো পরিস্থিতিতে - যাই হোকRussian: в любом случаеJapanese: いずれにせよ - いずれにしてもVietnamese: dù thế nào đi nữa - trong mọi trường hợpKorean: 어쨌든 - 어떤 경우에도Turkish: her durumda - ne olursa olsunUrdu: بہر حالIndonesian: bagaimanapun juga - dalam hal apa pun
Example Sentences
In any event, the meeting will start at 10 AM.
basic
In any event, please call me if you are going to be late.
basic
In any event, we have to finish this project today.
basic
We might get there early or late, but in any event, we'll call you when we arrive.
natural
It might rain this weekend, but in any event, the party is still on.
natural
They disagreed about the solution, but in any event, something had to be done.
natural