likewise

adverb

ˈlīk-ˌwīz How to pronounce likewise (audio)
Definition of likewisenext
1
as in then
in addition to what has been said the owner of the restaurant is likewise the owner of the deli next door

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Relevance
2
as in also
in like manner I mind my own business, and you should do likewise

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Recent Examples of likewise Artistic traditions likewise blended across Eurasia, particularly in Persian and Chinese painting and architecture. — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026 James has likewise continued to use his courtesy title, Earl of Wessex, rather than publicly adopting the style of His Royal Highness Prince James. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 Doors and windows are rendered unopenable by some outside force; attempts to break the glass prove likewise futile. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026 Bees and birds likewise have the ability to perceive ultraviolet light. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for likewise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for likewise
  1. then
  2. also
  3. either
  4. so
  5. besides
  6. moreover
Adverb
  • His time at the Bernabeu from 2010 to 2013 included his infamous eye gouge on then-Barcelona assistant coach Tita Vilanova.
    — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The idea is to train the immune system to recognize and kill those unique cancer markers and then pair that response with Keytruda, which helps the body attack the cancer more effectively.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of then
Adverb
  • The company also uses artificial intelligence to determine if kids under 13 are using Instagram or if teenagers are lying about their age to access adult accounts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The return also shows DePaul paid a $863,500 buyout last fiscal cycle to former head men’s basketball Tony Stubblefield, who was fired in early 2024 after less than three seasons on the job.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of also
Adverb
  • Getting the role wasn’t any sort of immediate windfall either.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Alongside that, many players in the past have left Arsenal while on the decline, which does not help either.
    — Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of either
Adverb
  • Moderna's mRNA vaccine — used in combination with Merck's cancer immunotherapy drug Keytruda — is built from a patient's own tumor, which has its own genetic sequence, so each dose is personalized.
    — Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In the way that Malta has long lived at the crossroads of Europe, so too does the characterful 17-room property.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of so
Adverb
  • Justices ruled this morning that the president can dismiss members of most independent agencies without cause, but that the US central bank is different — and that besides, the administration had denied Cook due process.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 June 2026
  • And besides, at home, there would be no screaming crowd to film when the phone was no longer necessary for streaming.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Definition of besides
Adverb
  • Dudamel’s fame, moreover, alerted the classical music world around the globe to the rich talent El Sistema has produced.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Now, both the club and its fanbase see it as the ideal move to sign a world-class player in his position, who has just won the World Cup as Spain’s star player and who, moreover, has long wanted to take this step to cap off his successful career.
    — David Ornstein, New York Times, 24 July 2026
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