The difference between Anyhow and Anyway
When used as adverbs, anyhow means in any way or manner whatever, whereas anyway means regardless.
check bellow for the other definitions of Anyhow and Anyway
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Anyhow as an adverb (manner):
In any way or manner whatever.
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Anyhow as an adverb (conjunctive):
In any case. Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement.
Examples:
"Anyhow, he is dead now."
"I think they’re asleep; anyhow, they’re quiet."
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Anyway as an adverb (conjunctive):
Regardless; anyhow.
Examples:
"He didn't enjoy washing his car, but it was so dirty that he did it anyway."
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Anyway as an adverb (speech act):
. See anyhow and at least.
Examples:
"I don't think that's true. I haven't found any evidence, anyway."
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Anyway as an adverb (speech act):
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Anyway as an adverb (obsolete):
In any way.