Definitions
- Used in informal speech or writing to indicate a transition or change of topic. - Used to add emphasis or make a point in a casual conversation. - Used to express a disregard for rules or conventions.
- Used to indicate a lack of concern or indifference towards a situation. - Used to introduce a statement or comment that is unrelated or tangential to the current topic. - Used to express a sense of resignation or acceptance.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are adverbs.
- 2Both words are used to indicate a transition or change of topic.
- 3Both words can be used to add emphasis or make a point in a conversation.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Anyways is more commonly used in informal speech or writing, while anyhow can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 2Connotation: Anyways has a more casual and relaxed connotation, while anyhow can convey a sense of indifference or resignation.
- 3Position: Anyways is typically used at the beginning or end of a sentence, while anyhow can be used in various positions within a sentence.
- 4Frequency: Anyways is less common than anyhow in everyday language.
Remember this!
Anyways and anyhow are synonyms that are used to indicate a transition or change of topic in a conversation. However, there are some differences between the two. Anyways is more informal and casual, often used in spoken language, while anyhow can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Additionally, anyways is considered a nonstandard variation of anyway, while anyhow is the standard form.
