anyhow Definition
- 1in any way or manner whatever
- 2in a careless or haphazard way
- 3used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement in an unexpected way
Using anyhow: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "anyhow" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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I'll do it anyhow, even if it's difficult.
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He finished the project anyhow, but it wasn't his best work.
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I don't know how to fix it. Anyhow, I think we should call a professional.
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She didn't study for the test, but she passed anyhow.
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Anyhow, I'm glad we could meet up today.
anyhow Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for anyhow
Origins of anyhow
from Middle English 'on an how', meaning 'in any way'
Summary: anyhow in Brief
'Anyhow' [ˈɛnihaʊ] is an adverb that means 'in any way or manner whatever' or 'in a careless or haphazard way.' It can also be used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement in an unexpected way. Synonyms include 'anyway,' 'regardless,' and 'nevertheless.' 'Anyhow' is more informal than 'anyway' or 'nevertheless.'
