anyhow

Used to say something happens even though there is a reason against it.

• It rained, but we went anyhow.
• She was tired but helped anyhow.
• They warned him to stop, but he continued anyhow.

Similar words: anyway, nevertheless, regardless

Common phrases: go anyhow, try anyhow, do it anyhow

Used to move to another subject or bring a conversation to an end.

• Anyhow, how was your holiday?
• Anyhow, I should get home now.
• Anyhow, let us talk about tomorrow’s meeting.

Similar words: anyway, well

Common phrases: anyhow let’s go, anyhow how are, well anyhow

Used to add a comment, often making what you just said less certain or less important.

• He seems happy, anyhow.
• The train leaves at six, anyhow, as far as I remember.
• They are moving abroad, or that is what I heard, anyhow.

Similar words: anyway, at any rate

Common phrases: I think anyhow, I heard anyhow, anyhow at least

Used to add a reason that supports what you have just said.

• Let us leave. It is late anyhow.
• I will not buy it; I have enough books anyhow.
• There is no point calling. She has already left, anyhow.

Similar words: anyway, in any case, besides

Common phrases: anyhow it’s late, anyhow we have, anyhow there is

In a careless way, without planning or putting things in order.

• He packed his clothes anyhow.
• The books had been piled anyhow on the floor.
• Do not just throw the tools anyhow into the drawer.

Similar words: carelessly, haphazardly, randomly

Opposites: carefully

Common phrases: throw something anyhow, arrange something anyhow, pile things anyhow