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Sunu Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

Anyhow/Anyway

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When does one use anyhow and when does one use anyway?



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Informal, they can be used interchangeably. Quick definitions ( anyhow ) adverb : used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ( Example: "Anyhow, he is dead now" ) adverb : in any way whatsoever ( Example: "They came anyhow they could" ) Quick definitions ( anyway ) adverb : used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ( Example: "Anyway, it's gone" ) adverb : in any way whatsoever ( Example: "Get it done anyway you can" )

— Mister Micawber

  • Informal, they can be used interchangeably.
  • Quick definitions ( anyhow ) adverb : used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ( Example: "Anyhow, he is dead now" ) adverb : in any way whatsoever ( Example: "They came anyhow they could" ) Quick definitions ( anyway ) adverb : used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ( Example: "Anyway, it's gone" ) adverb : in any way whatsoever ( Example: "Get it done anyway you can" )
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Informal, they can be used interchangeably.

Quick definitions (anyhow)

  • adverb: used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement (Example: "Anyhow, he is dead now")
  • adverb: in any way whatsoever (E
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    Thanks MM.


    Are there any instances when one is more appropriate than the other or does it depend on which sounds better?
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    To me, they are both very casual, and I would try to avoid them in writing. Anyway is, I think, more regularly accepted.


    (MM in his Anon persona again-- sorry.)
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