Pronunciation

/əˈnʌf(ə)l/

Definitions

• Adverb: Informally, used to express uncertainty, agreement, or emphasis. It can mean “anyway,” “in any case,” or “somehow.” It can also be used to soften a statement or indicate that something is true despite limitations or circumstances.

Phrases

• “Anyhow, I’ll help you out.”
• “We managed, anyhow.”
• “I’ll do it anyhow if nobody else can.”

Example Sentences

• “I don’t know how it happened, but we made it to the top, anyhow.”
• “I’m not feeling well, but I’ll go to the meeting anyhow.”
• “He didn’t finish his homework, but he got a good grade anyhow.”

Synonyms

• Anyway
• Regardless
• In any case
• Somehow
• Despite
• Even though

Antonyms

• Nevertheless
• Nonetheless
• However (used to contrast or introduce a contrasting idea)
• Notwithstanding (used to introduce a contrary fact or condition)