anyhow
gb/ˈɛnihˌaʊ/ us/ˈɛnihˌaʊ/
B1
Английски
~ 4800
Значения
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adverb
informal
B1
relation
1
despite what was said
Used to say something happens even though something else could stop it.
Модел на употреба:
[clause], anyhow
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'anyhow' with 'somehow'; 'anyhow' means 'despite that' here, not 'in some way'.
Синоними
anyway (Very close in meaning; 'anyway' is more common in both formal and informal speech.)
Антоними
therefore (Shows a result or consequence, the opposite logical direction from 'anyhow' in this sense.)
Колокации
went on anyhow
|decided anyhow
|did it anyhow
Теми
daily life
|conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- It was raining, but they went for a walk anyhow.
- I know it's risky, but I'll try it anyhow.
- He didn’t study much; he passed the exam anyhow.
Примери за учащи
- It was cold, but we went out anyhow.
- I was tired, but I finished the work anyhow.
- She didn’t like the food, but she ate it anyhow.
adverb
informal
B1
relation
2
in any way possible
In any way, without care about how it is done.
Модел на употреба:
do [something] anyhow
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse this with 'somehow', which means 'in some way' but not necessarily carelessly.
Синоними
haphazardly (Stronger sense of disorder and randomness than 'anyhow'.)
Антоними
carefully (Implies attention and precision, opposite of doing something 'anyhow'.)
Колокации
arranged anyhow
|thrown anyhow
|done anyhow
Теми
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- He just threw his clothes into the suitcase anyhow.
- The chairs were placed anyhow around the room.
- She answered the questions anyhow, without thinking much.
Примери за учащи
- He put the books on the table anyhow.
- They painted the wall anyhow.
- She packed her bag anyhow.
adverb
informal
B1
action
3
to change topic or resume
Used to go back to the main subject after talking about something else.
Модел на употреба:
Anyhow, [new topic]
Честа грешка:
Learners may overuse 'anyhow' here instead of 'anyway', which sounds more natural in many contexts.
Синоними
anyway ('Anyway' is more common and neutral for this function.)
Антоними
by the way ('By the way' introduces a new related topic rather than returning to an old one.)
Колокации
Anyhow, let's continue
|Anyhow, where was I?
|Anyhow, moving on
Теми
conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Anyhow, let's get back to what we were discussing.
- We got sidetracked. Anyhow, the main point is this.
- Anyhow, shall we start the meeting?
Примери за учащи
- Anyhow, let's talk about our plan.
- Anyhow, where were we?
- Anyhow, let's start the lesson.
Граматика
Речникова форма
anyhow
IPA
GB/ˈɛnihˌaʊ/
US/ˈɛnihˌaʊ/
Срички и ударение
any - how (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (any)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: anyhow
- Plural: anyhows
Семейство думи
Изрази
anyhow and anyway
1/ˈɛnihˌaʊ ˈænd ˈɛniwˌeɪ/
fixed phrase
informal
using both for emphasis
Using both words together to make the meaning stronger when changing topic or showing contrast.
Примери
- Anyhow and anyway, let's move on to the next point.
- It was raining. Anyhow and anyway, we decided to go.