Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
At Any Rate.
At Any Rate - as an adverb
Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
Example: "Anyhow, he is dead now"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anyhow15anyway15anyways16in any casein any eventIf nothing else (`leastwise' is informal and `leastways' is colloquial)
Example: "At least he survived"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
at leastleastways15leastwise12Example Sentences
"I'm not sure if he'll come to the party, but at any rate, we can still have fun."
"The concert tickets are sold out, but at any rate, we can still watch the live stream."
"I didn't understand everything in the lecture, but at any rate, I grasped the main ideas."
"You may not agree with her decision, but at any rate, you should respect it."
"I tried to fix the computer myself, but at any rate, I need professional help."
