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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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
The company also posted revenue of $894 million, likewise coming in below the consensus estimate of $967.4 million
The move put the stock on track for its biggest single-day percentage decline ever.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 4 June 2025
Entry to the holy cities has likewise been tightened.
—Juwayriah Wright, Time, 4 June 2025
The Red Sox, meanwhile, have fared a bit better, though they likewise are disappointed with how their season has gone thus far.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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“Likewise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/likewise. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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