At Any Rate

Pronunciation: /ˈæt ˈɛni reɪt/

Definitions of at any rate

adverb used to indicate that a particular point in a narrative or argument has been passed or to suggest that the speaker is returning to a previous topic

Example Sentences

A1 I don't know if I'll be able to make it to the party, but at any rate, I'll let you know.

A2 The weather forecast isn't very clear, but at any rate, we should bring umbrellas, just in case.

B1 I'm not sure if I can finish the project on time, but at any rate, I will do my best to meet the deadline.

B2 The outcome of the negotiations is uncertain, but at any rate, we have to be prepared for any scenario.

C1 The company's financial situation is unstable, but at any rate, we need to focus on finding a solution to improve it.

C2 The political situation in the region is volatile, but at any rate, we must strive for peaceful resolution and stability.

preposition used to indicate a particular point in an argument or statement

Example Sentences

A1 I will help you with your homework at any rate.

A2 She promised to finish the project on time at any rate.

B1 We need to find a solution to this problem at any rate.

B2 The team must win the game at any rate to advance to the finals.

C1 The company needs to increase sales at any rate to stay competitive.

C2 The government is determined to reduce crime rates at any rate.

Examples of at any rate in a Sentence

formal At any rate, the committee decided to proceed with the project as planned.

informal At any rate, we're still going to the concert tonight no matter what.

slang I don't care what happens, at any rate, I'm outta here.

figurative The storm was approaching quickly, but at any rate, we had to keep moving forward.

Grammatical Forms of at any rate

• past tense: at any rate
• plural: at any rates
• comparative: more at any rate
• superlative: most at any rate
• present tense: at any rate
• future tense: will at any rate
• perfect tense: has at any rate
• continuous tense: is at any rate
• singular: at any rate
• positive degree: at any rate
• infinitive: to at any rate
• gerund: at any rating
• participle: at any rated

Origin and Evolution of at any rate

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'at any rate' originated in Middle English as 'at eny rate' which meant 'in any case' or 'in any event'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'at any rate' has evolved to be commonly used to indicate a speaker is moving on to a new topic or point, or to emphasize a statement or conclusion.