anyhow
|an/y/how|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈɛniˌhaʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˈɛnɪhaʊ/
in any manner
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anyhow' originates from the combination of 'any' and 'how', where 'any' meant 'in whatever quantity or number' and 'how' meant 'in what way or manner'.
Historical Evolution
'anyhow' evolved from the Middle English phrase 'any howe', which was used in a similar context.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in any manner', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in any way or manner; however.
He didn't know how to fix it, but he tried anyhow.
Synonyms
Adverb 2
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement.
I don't have time to go, and anyhow, it's too far.
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Last updated: 2025/02/20 18:07