anyhow
anyhow Lexical Profile
anyhow Game Scores & Validity
• adverb
Regardless of previous circumstances or considerations; in any case; used to confirm or support a point just made, or to resume a narrative or change the subject.
"The weather looks rather gloomy today, and I was planning to stay indoors and read anyhow."
In a careless, disorderly, or haphazard manner; without method or preparation.
"After returning exhausted from the camping trip, he piled his muddy gear anyhow in the corner of the garage."
In any way or manner whatever; by any possible means.
"They needed to finish the roof repairs before the autumn rains arrived, anyhow they could manage it."
Word Nuance & Usage
"Anyhow" and "anyway" are largely interchangeable in informal speech and writing, though "anyway" is substantially more common in contemporary English; both are generally avoided in formal academic prose in favor of "nevertheless" or "in any case."