anyhow

adverb
UK: /ˈenihaʊ/
US: /ˈenihaʊ/

  1. Despite difficulties or setbacks; in any case.

    1. I don't know how to do it, but I'll try anyhow. [ ] [ ]
    2. The weather was bad, but we decided to go camping anyhow, and it was great! [ ] [ ]

  2. In a careless or random manner; haphazardly.

    1. He just threw his clothes anyhow on the floor. [ ] [ ]
    2. She arranged the flowers anyhow, without any particular order or design. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

anyway regardless nevertheless nonetheless
anyhow conjunction

  1. Used to indicate a return to a previous topic or to introduce a new one, often after a digression.

    1. Anyhow, as I was saying, the meeting is tomorrow. [ ] [ ]
    2. Anyhow, getting back to the main point, we need to discuss the budget. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "anyhow" in English means: Despite difficulties or setbacks; in any case., In a careless or random manner; haphazardly..

The phonetic transcription of "anyhow" is /ˈenihaʊ/ in British English and /ˈenihaʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "anyhow": anyway, regardless, nevertheless, nonetheless.

Example usage of "anyhow": "I don't know how to do it, but I'll try anyhow.". More examples on the page.