ANYHOW Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

anyhow

adverb

ˈe-nē-ˌhau̇

Definition of anyhow

as in whatever

in spite of everything even though it's raining, I'm going to the golf course anyhow

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Relevance

as in randomly

without definite aim, direction, rule, or method clothes that were hurriedly stuffed anyhow into the suitcase

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as in anyway

whatever else is done or is the case your mother called and said you don't need to stop by, but I think you should anyhow

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Recent Examples of anyhow How far is an astronomical unit, anyhow? — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026 That’s the official narrative, anyhow. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026 But anyhow, for the time being, the control of Iran is in the hands of the revolutionary guards. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026 There is no evidence that ever happened, yet people blindly share the post anyhow. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anyhow

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Adverb

Wants to be sure her friends notice her new whatever-she's-wearing.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 May 2021
And so the Administration of Harvard, by its own admission, has taken no action whatever.

— William F. Buckley Jr., National Review, 23 Oct. 2017

Definition of whatever

Adverb

Adebo could see some action against three-receiver sets regardless, depending on what Harbaugh settles with at the slot corner spot.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026
McDavid and Draisaitl will earn their points regardless, but that approach could also stand to benefit those lower in the lineup looking for bounce-back seasons, like Trent Frederic.

— Janson Duench, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of regardless

Adverb

Top Gear has not been on air since 2022, but a return was always likely, given the BBC Studios franchise is too big to leave in the garage.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
Winter Park High School athletic director Charlie Battaglini said the city of Winter Park, with a proud link to its schools, has always played a big role in the Wildcats’ record-setting stack of state all-sports championships.

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of always

Adverb

Traditional onstage glamour has been in desperate need of a cultural resurrection anyways.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
His proposal was rejected but Freeman patented his prototype anyways, with the hope that the concept would be revisited in the future.

— Shirl Leigh May 22, New Atlas, 22 May 2026

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