Somehow vs. Anyhow — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Somehow and Anyhow
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Somehow
In a way not specified, understood, or known.
Anyhow
In whatever way or manner; however
I'll cook it anyhow you like. They came anyhow they could—by boat, train, or plane.
Somehow
In one way or another; in a way not yet known or explained; by some means
This problem has to be tackled somehow.
We don't know how he's still alive after the accident, but somehow he is.
Anyhow
In a careless way; haphazardly
Clothes stuffed anyhow into the suitcase.
Somehow
In one way or another; in some way not yet known or designated; by some means; as, the thing must be done somehow; he lives somehow.
By their action upon one another they may be swelled somehow, so as to shorten the length.
Although youngest of the familly, he has somehow or other got the entire management of all the others.
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Anyhow
In any case; at least
I think they're asleep.
Anyhow, they're quiet.
Somehow
In some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means;
They managed somehow
He expected somehow to discover a woman who would love him
He tried to make is someway acceptable
Anyhow
Nevertheless
It sounds crazy, but I believe it anyhow.
Somehow
For some unspecified reason;
It doesn't seem fair somehow
He had me dead to rights but somehow I got away with it
For some reason they didn't seem to match
Anyhow
(manner) In any way or manner whatever.
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.
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.
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
Anyhow
In any way whatsoever;
They came anyhow they could
Get it done anyway you can
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