anyhow
Translation
anyway, in any case, nevertheless, haphazardly
Examples
Anyhow, let's get back to the main point.
Anyway, let's get back to the main point.
I don't care. I'm going anyhow.
I don't care. I'm going anyway.
The books were piled on the shelf anyhow.
The books were piled on the shelf haphazardly.
Grammar Patterns
((at start of clause)) anyway, in any case Anyhow, let's get back to the main point.
((at end of clause)) nevertheless, regardless I'm going anyhow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anyway, in any case, regardless; Antonyms: specifically, precisely
Etymology
From 'any' + 'how', literally meaning 'in any way or manner'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as dismissing details: 'ANY details of HOW it happened don't matter, let's move on.'