Synonyms of anyhow

anyhow

adverb

ˈe-nē-ˌhau̇ 

1

as in whatever

in spite of everything

even though it's raining, I'm going to the golf course anyhow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• whatever
• regardless
• anyway
• anyways
• in any case
• however
• at any rate
• in any event
• whether or no
• at all events
• nevertheless
• no matter
• after all
• always

2

as in randomly

without definite aim, direction, rule, or method

clothes that were hurriedly stuffed anyhow into the suitcase

Synonyms & Similar Words

• randomly
• anyway
• at random
• irregularly
• haphazardly
• willy-nilly
• casually
• aimlessly
• erratically
• desultorily
• haphazard
• informally
• hit or miss
• arbitrarily
• carelessly
• anywise
• indiscriminately
• accidentally
• offhand
• capriciously
• unconsciously
• helter-skelter
• offhandedly
• inadvertently
• unintentionally
• fortuitously
• promiscuously
• unwittingly
• whimsically
• intermittently
• fitfully
• unpredictably
• disjointedly
• disconnectedly
• spottily
• topsy-turvy
• higgledy-piggledy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• systematically
• carefully
• formally
• methodically
• orderly
• deliberately
• intentionally
• purposely
• gingerly
• meticulously
• purposefully
• punctiliously

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• anyway
• always
• at least
• in any case
• at any rate
• in any event
• at all events
• leastways
• leastwise

Example Sentences

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