likewise

like·wise

adv \ˈlīk-ˌwīz\

Definition of LIKEWISE

1

: in like manner : similarly <go and do likewise>

2

: in addition

3

: similarly so with me <answered “likewise” to “Pleased to meet you”>

Examples of LIKEWISE

1. an acclaimed painter who is likewise a sculptor
2. <the owner of the restaurant is likewise the owner of the deli next door>

First Known Use of LIKEWISE

15th century

Related to LIKEWISE

Synonyms: additionally, again, also, besides, either, further, furthermore, more, moreover, then, too, withal, yet

Antonyms: differently, dissimilarly, otherwise

Related Words: equally, equivalently, identically

Near Antonyms: contrarily, conversely, inversely, oppositely, vice versa; diversely, unequally, variously

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Rhymes with LIKEWISE

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