2007-07-27 18:11:24 · 9 answers · asked by red_daffodils 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
its the 'anyway' of "we went in anyway" and "anyway we should get going" that i have dobt about.
2007-07-27 20:48:07 · update #1
its the 'anyway' of "we went in, anyway" and "anyway, we should get going" that i have dobt about.
2007-07-27 20:48:32 · update #2
Between "anyway" and "anyways", "anyway" is correct.
Between "people" or "peoples", the case is a little more involved. "People" can be either a plural of "person" or it can refer to an ethnic group (In this case, it's used as a singular noun). In this application of the word "people", "peoples" is an acceptable plural.
2007-07-28 15:40:54 · answer #1 · answered by allenbmeangene 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Anyway and people are correct usages. People is always plural, but there is no plural for anyway in correct grammar. However, the dictionary does list "anyways" as an outdated or archaic form for "anyhow".
2007-07-27 19:06:12 · answer #2 · answered by jan51601 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Even though people in Boston use "anyways", "anyways" is always wrong. The correct term is anyway.
People can be people or peoples, depending on the usage. People is the standard usage which will be correct most of the time.
Peoples (as a plural) is used to refer collectively to the entire body of persons who constitute a community, tribe, nation, or other group.
Peoples of the world unite. (This would mean that all races, creeds, groups, types should unite.)
This differs from "People of the world unite." which doesn't refer to type.
All peoples are welcome. (all types of people are welcome.)
All people are welcome. (all individuals are welcome.)
2007-07-31 22:40:15 · answer #3 · answered by maî 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anyway,people
2007-08-01 12:14:54 · answer #4 · answered by cheri h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will close the bar anyway people.
2007-07-27 18:15:28 · answer #5 · answered by iko 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends on how your using the the word.
Here are some examples: I stole the bees nest ANYWAYS even though I knew it was wrong. There is not ANYWAY to solve this problem.
And for people it is always people.
Hope that helps!
2007-07-27 18:24:30 · answer #6 · answered by Listening.. 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋
anyway.
if you are using people as a possessive noun you should write it with apostrophe s.
if it is just a noun no need for apostrophe s
2007-07-27 18:37:03 · answer #7 · answered by >>>jowie<<< 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
anyway and people
2007-07-27 18:19:36 · answer #8 · answered by why 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
anyway
people
2007-07-27 18:31:32 · answer #9 · answered by mystic_chez 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋