anyhow

any·how

adv \-ˌhau̇\

Definition of ANYHOW

1

a : in any manner whatever b : in a haphazard manner

2

a : at any rate b : in any event

Examples of ANYHOW

1. It's OK if we don't go to the movie. I'm not that interested in seeing it anyhow.
2. What exactly did she mean by that anyhow?

First Known Use of ANYHOW

1690

Related to ANYHOW

Synonyms: regardless, anyway, anyways [chiefly dialect], whatever

Antonyms: methodically, systematically

Related Words: after all, however, nevertheless; always

Near Antonyms: carefully, formally, gingerly, meticulously, orderly, punctiliously; deliberately, intentionally, purposefully, purposely

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Rhymes with ANYHOW

carabao, cat's meow, curaçao, Curaçao, disallow, disavow, disendow, here and now, Hu Jintao, Krakatau, middlebrow, Mindanao, sacred cow, simple vow, solemn vow