Chunk: at-any-rate

Formulaic Unit

Meaning: In spite of everything; whatever the truth is; at least. Used to restrict a statement to what is certain.

💬 Contextual Examples

I don't know if we'll win the match, but at any rate, it will be great practice.
The hotel was noisy, but at any rate, the bed was comfortable.

Practice 1: Well, at ______ rate, no one was injured in the accident.

Answer: any

Practice 2: At any ______ , we managed to complete the first phase of the project on time.

Answer: rate