anyhow
gb/ˈɛnihˌaʊ/ us/ˈɛnihˌaʊ/
B1
Английский
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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.
Модель употребления:
[clause], anyhow
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'anyhow' with 'somehow'; 'anyhow' means 'despite that' here, not 'in some way'.
Синонимы
anyway (Very close in meaning; 'anyway' is more common in both formal and informal speech.)
Антонимы
therefore (Shows a result or consequence, the opposite logical direction from 'anyhow' in this sense.)
Коллокации
went on anyhow
|decided anyhow
|did it anyhow
Темы
daily life
|conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
do [something] anyhow
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this with 'somehow', which means 'in some way' but not necessarily carelessly.
Синонимы
haphazardly (Stronger sense of disorder and randomness than 'anyhow'.)
Антонимы
carefully (Implies attention and precision, opposite of doing something 'anyhow'.)
Коллокации
arranged anyhow
|thrown anyhow
|done anyhow
Темы
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
Anyhow, [new topic]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may overuse 'anyhow' here instead of 'anyway', which sounds more natural in many contexts.
Синонимы
anyway ('Anyway' is more common and neutral for this function.)
Антонимы
by the way ('By the way' introduces a new related topic rather than returning to an old one.)
Коллокации
Anyhow, let's continue
|Anyhow, where was I?
|Anyhow, moving on
Темы
conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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?
Примеры для изучающих
- Anyhow, let's talk about our plan.
- Anyhow, where were we?
- Anyhow, let's start the lesson.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
anyhow
IPA
GB/ˈɛnihˌaʊ/
US/ˈɛnihˌaʊ/
Слоги и ударение
any - how (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (any)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: anyhow
- Plural: anyhows
Родственные слова
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- Anyhow and anyway, let's move on to the next point.
- It was raining. Anyhow and anyway, we decided to go.