Definition of ANYHOW

anyhow

Meanings

Adverb

  • 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"
  • in any way whatsoever
    • "they came anyhow they could"

Adv

  • In any way or manner whatever.
  • In any case. Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement.
  • Without care or tidiness; recklessly, negligently or randomly.
  • Thoughtlessly, randomly and without careful consideration.

Adj

  • Random, careless, offhand, disorderly; done without thought or consideration.

Origin / Etymology

From any + how.

Synonyms

any old how, anyhoo, anyway, anyways, anywho, at any rate, half-fuck, in any case, in any event, regardless

Scrabble Score: 15

anyhow is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
anyhow is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
anyhow is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

anyhow is a valid Words With Friends word