B1adverbinformallanguage
US/ˈen.i.haʊ/
UK/ˈen.i.haʊ/
in spite of something, or used to change the subject or return to an earlier one
In context
It was raining, but we went to the beach anyhow.
I don't think he will come, but I will invite him anyhow.
Anyhow, let's get back to what we were discussing before lunch.
Words that go with anyhow
verb + adverb
- go ahead anyhowThey knew it was risky, but they went ahead anyhow.
- do it anyhowI'm tired, but I'll do it anyhow.
- try anyhowIt may not work, but let's try anyhow.
- come anyhowEven if you can't stay long, come anyhow.
- finish anyhowThe shop was closing, yet he finished the order anyhow.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Anyhow, the results are not significant.Correct: Nevertheless, the results are not significant.