anywise

[ en-ee-wahyz ]

adverb

1. in any way or respect.

anywise

/ ˈɛnɪˌwaɪz /

adverb

1. in any way or manner; at all

Word History and Origins

Origin of anywise¹

before 1000; Middle English ani wise, Old English on ǣnige wīsan in any wise. See any, wise ²

Example Sentences

This spur is one of the few points from which the mass of the Mont Cervin is in anywise approachable.

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In November, he shifts such others whose roots have filled their pots, and have become anywise matted.

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I then asked him what it was; he told me it was snow: but I could not in anywise understand him.

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This "want" of it never, of course, in anywise depending on its qualities.

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Do not, however, get into the opinion that you are irresistible, or anywise attractive.

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Related Words

• haphazard
• headlong
• jumbled