anyhow

/'enihau/ Cách viết khác : (anyway) /'eniwei/
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anyhow

People arrived anyhow they could, by foot, bicycle, or cart.

Definition
  1. Adverb:
    • In any way or manner whatsoever; by any means: Used to indicate that something is done or happens without concern for the specific method or order.
    • Used to add a statement that supports, explains, or contrasts with a previous point; in any case; anyway: Used to introduce a concluding, summarizing, or contrasting remark, often to minimize the importance of previous details or to return to the main point.
Usage
  • As a sentence adverb: "Anyhow" is often used at the beginning or end of a sentence to connect ideas or shift the topic.
  • To indicate method: It can describe an action done carelessly, haphazardly, or without a specific plan.
  • To signal a transition: It is commonly used in spoken and informal written English to resume a main point after a digression or to conclude a discussion.
Examples
  • Indicating method or manner:
    • The wires were connected anyhow; it's a miracle it worked. (The wires were connected in a careless, disordered way.)
    • Just put the books on the shelf anyhow for now. (Put them in any order; haphazardly.)
  • Adding a supporting or concluding remark:
    • I know it's late. Anyhow, I should get going. (Despite the previous statement, here is my main point.)
    • The movie got bad reviews. I wanted to see it anyhow. (I wanted to see it regardless of the reviews.)
    • It might rain. Anyhow, we've decided to have the picnic. (Introducing a decision that stands despite the possibility.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Feel anyhow": (Idiomatic, chiefly British) To feel unwell or out of sorts.
    • I've been feeling anyhow all week. (I've been feeling poorly.)
  • "All anyhow": In a state of disorder or confusion.
    • After the party, the house was all anyhow. (Everything was in a mess.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Anyway: An almost exact synonym, more common in modern usage, especially to introduce a concluding point.
  • In any case: A more formal synonym for the transitional use.
  • At any rate: Similar to "in any case," used to introduce a definitive statement.
Synonyms
  • Regardless: Without regard for circumstances.
  • Nevertheless: In spite of that.
  • Haphazardly: In a random, disordered manner (for the method sense).
Related Phrases
  • Be anyhow: (Informal) To be in a poor or unsatisfactory state.
    • His hair was all anyhow after the wind. (His hair was very messy.)
Notes
  • Formality: "Anyhow" is generally considered informal. In formal writing, alternatives like "nevertheless," "however," or "in any case" are often preferred for the transitional sense.
  • Position: It frequently appears at the beginning of a sentence or clause when used as a discourse marker to change the subject or emphasize a point.
anyhow

People arrived anyhow they could, by foot, bicycle, or cart.

Adverb
  1. in any way whatsoever
    • they came anyhow they could
    • get it done anyway you can
  2. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement; anyhow, they're quiet"; anyway, it's gone"; in any case, there was a brief scuffle"
    • Anyhow, he is dead now
    • I think they're asleep
    • I don't know what happened to it
    • anyway, there is another factor to consider
    • I don't know how it started
    • in any event, the government faced a serious protest
    • but at any rate he got a knighthood for it

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