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anyhow

Pronunciation: /ˈɛn.i.haʊ/

The English word “anyhow” has 5 meanings listed here.

adverb

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

adjective

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

Etymology

From any + how.

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