The difference between Anyhow and Regardless
When used as adverbs, anyhow means in any way or manner whatever, whereas regardless means without attention to warnings or indications of bad consequences.
Regardless is also preposition with the meaning: paying no attention to.
Regardless is also adjective with the meaning: having no regard.
check bellow for the other definitions of Anyhow and Regardless
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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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Regardless as an adjective:
Having no regard; heedless; careless.
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Regardless as an adverb:
Without attention to warnings or indications of bad consequences.
Examples:
"Tatiana knew the yogurt had passed its expiry date, but she ate it regardless."
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Regardless as a preposition:
Paying no attention to; regardless of.
Examples:
"Tatiana ate the cauliflower regardless of its colour.''attention usex doesn`t illustrate sense"