Anyhow
['enɪhaʊ] or ['ɛnɪ'haʊ]
Definition
(adv.) used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement; 'Anyhow, he is dead now'; 'I think they're asleep; anyhow, they're quiet'; 'I don't know what happened to it; anyway, it's gone'; 'anyway, there is another factor to consider'; 'I don't know how it started; in any case, there was a brief scuffle'; 'in any event, the government faced a serious protest'; 'but at any rate he got a knighthood for it'.
(adv.) in any way whatsoever; 'they came anyhow they could'; 'get it done anyway you can'.
Checked by Debs--From WordNet
Definition
(adv.) In any way or manner whatever; at any rate; in any event.
Typed by Lloyd
Synonyms and Synonymous
ad. In any manner, in any way, in any case.
Editor: Rena
Examples
- Of course, Mr. Jackson reluctantly conceded, it's to be hoped they can tide him over--this time anyhow. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- Madness, anyhow. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Anyhow, and every how,' said Wegg, 'he has been planted here, and he is here. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Well done, gentleman, interposed the poor Irish traveller, this bates the cork jacket anyhow in life! Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Anyhow, I have grasped one fact which you seem to find it difficult to get hold of, replied Lestrade with some warmth. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- Anyhow, a solitary, vicious, underground life was the life the Colonel led. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- You're a soft customer, you are; we've got it all out o' you, anyhow,' thought Mr. Weller, as Job walked away. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- When it don't go astray for a long time, they get suspicious and throttle it anyhow, because they think it is hatching deviltry. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Bless the dear children for his sake, anyhow! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- I wish I could be good; but my heart burns, and can't be reconciled, anyhow. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Anyhow it was my innings that time, and I don't ever wish to feel better pleased. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
- However, we have had a lively time of it, anyhow. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- You'll anyhow have the same chance as the rest of us, said Sam. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Oh how I wish I was sure of never losing you--that you could not be able to desert me anyhow! Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Anyhow, here I stand, this present day, NOT married to Joe Pouch's widder. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Ol-ol--howjer spell it, anyhow? Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- Five dollars for him that gets 'em; and a glass of spirits to every one of you, anyhow. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Anyhow, with whitewash from the wall on my forehead, my obstinacy was adamantine. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Anyhow we're here. Ernest Hemingway. A Farewell To Arms.
- Anyhow, I have a calling that I have studied more than such matters, and that I am better fitted for. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Anyhow, from India tidings of his death reached home, within ten years. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- It's my race, anyhow, gasped the Colonel, passing his hand over his eyes. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
- I feel all tangled and messed up, and I CAN'T get straight anyhow. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- It was said she could not sing well, now, but then the people liked to see her, anyhow. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Anyhow, it was hot enough when it was up, as you may suppose. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Here I am, Mrs. Gradgrind, anyhow, and nobody to thank for my being here, but myself. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- Anyhow, it was a relief to my spirits when the dinner-hour called me out of my solitude, and took me back to the society of the ladies of the house. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Bound to happen to a good-looking girl with stingy relatives, I suppose; anyhow, they DID happen, and she found the ground prepared for her. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- Anyhow, my dear Handel, said he presently, soldiering won't do. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- And anyhow, you can't suddenly fly off on to a new planet, because you think you can see to the end of this. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
Editor: Rena