AT ANY RATE Synonyms

• used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

• in any way whatsoever

• despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

• despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

• in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

• (usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration

• used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion

• not sparkling

• a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)

• (poetic) tranquil silence

• an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed

• a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation

• with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation

• despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

• to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons

• without moving or making a sound

• not in physical motion

• marked by absence of sound

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

• free from noticeable current

• make calm or still

• cause to be quiet or not talk

• lessen the intensity of or calm

• make motionless

• used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

• if nothing else (`leastwise' is informal and `leastways' is colloquial)

• if nothing else (`leastwise' is informal and `leastways' is colloquial)

• if nothing else (`leastwise' is informal and `leastways' is colloquial)

• not less than

• used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

• making an additional point; anyway

• used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement