Anyhow
/ˈɛnihaʊ/
adverbBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
In spite of everything; nevertheless.
/ˈɛnihaʊ/
adverbneutralBeginner
General
In any case; regardless
Anyhow, we're here now.
💡 Simply: It doesn't matter.
More Examples
2
I don't care what you think; anyhow, I'm going.
How It's Used
Casual Conversation
"I tried to fix it, but anyhow, it's broken."
Informal Writing
"The weather was terrible; anyhow, we still had fun."
From Middle English *enyehow, *enihou, from Old English *on ænig hwu 'in any way'. The word evolved through changes in pronunciation and spelling over centuries.
The word 'anyhow' has been used informally for centuries, maintaining consistent usage despite shifts in spelling and pronunciation.
Memory tip
Think 'any' way or 'how' it happens, it still applies.
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