At any rate

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adverb

Anyhow or anyway, regardless of other factors or possibilities.

I'm not sure why he did that but, at any rate, it's done now.
Visual representation of "at any rate" - Anyhow or anyway, regardless of other factors or possibilities.

Often appears as...

  • at any rate
  • it's done
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Signaling Transition

Used to smoothly change the subject or move past a point without elaborate explanation.

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We had some initial problems, but, at any rate, we're on schedule now.
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Conversational Emphasis

Highlights the importance of what follows, indicating that it should be focused on.

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I don't know about the details, at any rate, we need to decide today.
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Disregarding Details

Shows that specific details are not important to the overall understanding or outcome.

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He might not have agreed, but at any rate, the decision has been made.
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