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"
Examples of likewise in a Sentence
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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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Arizona, likewise, is very balanced offensively.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Oil prices, which likewise had surged overnight, eased from their highs of the day on the Oman news, which offered hope that the Strait of Hormuz may be able to reopen in some capacity without requiring military force.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
At the same time, deploying strategic sobriety checkpoints — particularly during peak-risk periods — can likewise ensure that law enforcement not only follows up on harm but also actively discourages dangerous behavior.
—Sean M. Cleary, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Likewise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/likewise. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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