Anyhow vs. Regardless — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Anyhow and Regardless
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Definitions
Anyhow➦
In whatever way or manner; however
I'll cook it anyhow you like. They came anyhow they could—by boat, train, or plane.
Regardless➦
In spite of everything; anyway
Continues to work regardless.
Anyhow➦
In a careless way; haphazardly
Clothes stuffed anyhow into the suitcase.
Regardless➦
Heedless; unmindful.
Anyhow➦
In any case; at least
I think they're asleep.
Anyhow, they're quiet.
Regardless➦
Having no regard; heedless; careless.
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Anyhow➦
Nevertheless
It sounds crazy, but I believe it anyhow.
Regardless➦
Despite everything; despite the situation
He did it, regardless.
Anyhow➦
(manner) In any way or manner whatever.
Regardless➦
Without attention to warnings or indications of bad consequences.
Tatiana knew the meat had passed its expiry date, but she ate it regardless.
Anyhow➦
(conjunctive) In any case. Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement.
Anyhow, he is dead now.
I think they’re asleep; anyhow, they’re quiet.
Regardless➦
(proscribed) regardless of; paying no attention to
Tatiana ate the cauliflower regardless its colour.
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Anyhow➦
In any way or manner whatever; at any rate; in any event.
Anyhow, it must be acknowledged to be not a simple selforiginated error.
Anyhow, the languages of the two nations were closely allied.
Regardless➦
Having no regard; heedless; careless; as, regardless of life, consequences, dignity.
Regardless of the bliss wherein he sat.
Anyhow➦
Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement;
Anyhow, he is dead now
I think they're asleep; anyhow, they're quiet
I don't know what happened to it; anyway, it's gone
Anyway, there is another factor to consider
I don't know how it started; in any case, there was a brief scuffle
In any event, the government faced a serious protest
But at any rate he got a knighthood for it
Regardless➦
Not regarded; slighted.
Anyhow➦
In any way whatsoever;
They came anyhow they could
Get it done anyway you can
Regardless➦
(usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration;
Careless of the consequences
The proverbial grasshopper--thoughtless of tomorrow
Crushing the blooms with regardless tread
Regardless➦
In spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks;
He carried on regardless of the difficulties
