Anyhow
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛn.i.haʊ/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Anyhow is an adverb meaning (manner) In any way or manner whatever.
Meaning
(manner) In any way or manner whatever.
More Meanings
- (conjunctive) In any case. Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement.
- Without care or tidiness; recklessly, negligently or randomly.
- (Singapore, Singlish, by extension) Thoughtlessly, randomly, without careful consideration.
- (Singapore, Singlish, predicative) Random, careless, offhand, disorderly; done without thought or consideration.
Example Sentences
Anyhow, he is dead now.
Compare Hokkien 亂／乱 (loān) and 四散 (sì-sòaⁿ).
I think they’re asleep; anyhow, they’re quiet.
Even the newspaper recommendation oso anyhow one.
Synonyms for anyhow
Depending on context, synonyms include anyway, anyhoo, anywho, half-fuck.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anyway, anyways, nevertheless, whatever, nonetheless, however.
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