anyhow
/ˈɛniˌhaʊ/
adverb
Common
1.adv.used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
“Anyhow, he is dead now”
2.adv.in any way whatsoever
“they came anyhow they could”
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anyhow and anyway share a recorded sense, so the question is not what they mean but which one fits. anyhow means “used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement”. anyway means “used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement”. anyway is the more common of the two in everyday English.
/ˈɛniˌhaʊ/
1.adv.used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
“Anyhow, he is dead now”
2.adv.in any way whatsoever
“they came anyhow they could”
/ˈɛniˌweɪ/
| anyhow | anyway | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɛniˌhaʊ/ | /ˈɛniˌweɪ/ |
| Said | EN-ee-how | EN-ee-way |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| Letters | 6 | 6 |
| Parts of speech | adverb | adverb |
| Senses | 2 | 2 |
| How common | Common | Core |
| Synonyms | anyway, anyways, in any case | anyhow, anyways, in any case |
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1.adv.used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
“Anyhow, he is dead now”
2.adv.in any way whatsoever
“they came anyhow they could”