anyhow vs though

anyhow

adv
  • In any case. Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement. 

  • In any way or manner whatever. 

though

adv
  • Used to intensify statements or questions; indeed. 

  • Despite that; however. 

conj
  • Despite the fact that; although. 

How often have the words anyhow and though occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )