At any rate Meaning in English
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈɹeɪt
AT EN-ee RAYT
ˈæt/ /ˈɛni/ /ɹˈeɪt
AT EN-ee RAYT
Definition
Used to show that you are emphasizing what is true or important, even if other things are not clear or do not matter; similar to 'anyway' or 'in any case'.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both spoken and written English; it can transition topics, correct oneself, or emphasize what's important. Slightly more formal than 'anyway', but often interchangeable. Usually placed at the start or middle of sentences.
Spanish: de todos modos - en cualquier casoPortuguese (BR): de qualquer forma - de todo modoPortuguese (PT): de qualquer maneira - de todo o modoChinese (Simplified): 无论如何Chinese (Traditional): 無論如何Hindi: कम से कम - किसी भी हाल मेंArabic: على أية حال - في جميع الأحوالBengali: যাই হোক - অন্ততপক্ষেRussian: во всяком случае - по крайней мереJapanese: とにかく - いずれにしてもVietnamese: dù sao đi nữa - ít nhất thìKorean: 어쨌든 - 아무튼Turkish: her neyse - en azındanUrdu: بہر حال - کم از کمIndonesian: bagaimanapun - setidaknya
Example Sentences
At any rate, we finished the project on time.
basic
He might be late, but at any rate he will come.
basic
We don't know the answer. At any rate, let's try.
basic
There's no proof he's guilty, at any rate, not yet.
natural
We argued for hours, but at any rate, we agreed in the end.
natural
Maybe it's not perfect, but it's done at any rate.
natural