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.
source: WordNet 3.0
in any way whatsoever
They came anyhow they could. Get it done anyway you can.
source: WordNet 3.0
In any way or manner whatever; at any rate; in any event.