1
: in like manner : similarly
go and do likewise
2
: in addition
a painter who is likewise a sculptor
3
: similarly so with me
answered "likewise" to "Pleased to meet you"
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an acclaimed painter who is likewise a sculptor
the owner of the restaurant is likewise the owner of the deli next door
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Hispanic kids were likewise lagging the state average, 37% proficient in English and 30% in mathematics.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
And to claim that the writing of Erik was also meaningless would likewise get a gold medal in the mental gymnastics category.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
And that receiver, now 33, is likewise performing as if age is just another number.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Likewise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/likewise. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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