anyhow

[ en-ee-hou ]

adverb

1. in any way whatever.
2. in any case; at all events.
3. in a careless manner; haphazardly.

anyhow

/ ˈɛnɪˌhaʊ /

adverb

1. in any case; at any rate
2. in any manner or by any means whatever
3. in a haphazard manner; carelessly

Word History and Origins

Origin of anyhow¹

First recorded in 1730–40; any + how ¹

Example Sentences

“I can see one of your futures anyhow. The future that will choose you if you stay put and do not act. Not a pretty picture.”

From Literature

And if the pub isn’t there, they’ll just go home and wind one another up on the internet anyhow.

From New York Times

The men have returned from war — those who survived, anyhow — and retaken the jobs and roles women filled, relegating them back to the kitchen and domestic life.

From New York Times

“Why does she need so many tags anyhow?”

From Literature

But now they’re together – for a couple days of sightseeing anyhow.

From Salon

Related Words

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