anyhow
gb/ˈɛnihˌaʊ/ us/ˈɛnihˌaʊ/
B1
English
~ 4800
mégis, ennek ellenére, összevissza, akárhogy, szóval, na mindegy
B1
INFORMAL
1
mégis
A2
Usage pattern:
[clause], anyhow
It was raining, but they went for a walk anyhow.
Esett az eső, de ők mégis elmentek sétálni.
I know it's risky, but I'll try it anyhow.
Tudom, hogy kockázatos, de mégis megpróbálom.
He didn’t study much; he passed the exam anyhow.
Learner examples
It was cold, but we went out anyhow.
Hideg volt, de mi mégis kimentünk.
I was tired, but I finished the work anyhow.
Fáradt voltam, de mégis befejeztem a munkát.
She didn’t like the food, but she ate it anyhow.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'anyhow' with 'somehow'; 'anyhow' means 'despite that' here, not 'in some way'.
Meaning
despite what was said
Collocations
went on anyhow
|decided anyhow
|did it anyhow
Synonyms
anyway (Very close in meaning; 'anyway' is more common in both formal and informal speech.)
Antonyms
therefore (Shows a result or consequence, the opposite logical direction from 'anyhow' in this sense.)
Themes
daily life
|conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to say something happens even though something else could stop it.
Used to indicate that something happens despite what has just been mentioned or regardless of previous circumstances.
B1
INFORMAL
2
összevissza
B1
akárhogy
B1
Usage pattern:
do [something] anyhow
He just threw his clothes into the suitcase anyhow.
Csak úgy összevissza bedobálta a ruháit a bőröndbe.
The chairs were placed anyhow around the room.
A székeket összevissza rakták le a szobában.
She answered the questions anyhow, without thinking much.
Learner examples
He put the books on the table anyhow.
Összevissza rakta le a könyveket az asztalra.
They painted the wall anyhow.
A falat csak úgy, összevissza festették le.
She packed her bag anyhow.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'somehow', which means 'in some way' but not necessarily carelessly.
Meaning
in any way possible
Collocations
arranged anyhow
|thrown anyhow
|done anyhow
Synonyms
haphazardly (Stronger sense of disorder and randomness than 'anyhow'.)
Antonyms
carefully (Implies attention and precision, opposite of doing something 'anyhow'.)
Themes
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In any way, without care about how it is done.
In any manner or fashion, without concern for order, method, or rules.
B1
INFORMAL
3
szóval
A2
na mindegy
B1
Usage pattern:
Anyhow, [new topic]
Anyhow, let's get back to what we were discussing.
Szóval, térjünk vissza ahhoz, amiről beszéltünk.
We got sidetracked. Anyhow, the main point is this.
Elkalandoztunk. Szóval a lényeg ez.
Anyhow, shall we start the meeting?
Learner examples
Anyhow, let's talk about our plan.
Szóval beszéljünk a tervünkről.
Anyhow, where were we?
Szóval, hol is tartottunk?
Anyhow, let's start the lesson.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'anyhow' here instead of 'anyway', which sounds more natural in many contexts.
Meaning
to change topic or resume
Collocations
Anyhow, let's continue
|Anyhow, where was I?
|Anyhow, moving on
Synonyms
anyway ('Anyway' is more common and neutral for this function.)
Antonyms
by the way ('By the way' introduces a new related topic rather than returning to an old one.)
Themes
conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to go back to the main subject after talking about something else.
Used to change the subject of conversation or to return to a previous topic after a digression.
Grammar
Dictionary form
anyhow
IPA
GB/ˈɛnihˌaʊ/
US/ˈɛnihˌaʊ/
Syllables & stress
any - how (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (any)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: anyhow
- Plural: anyhows
Word family
Expressions
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.
Examples
- Anyhow and anyway, let's move on to the next point.
- It was raining. Anyhow and anyway, we decided to go.