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adverb like·wise \ˈlīk-ˌwīz\

Definition of likewise

  1. 1 :  in like manner :  similarly go and do likewise

  2. 2 :  in addition a painter who is likewise a sculptor

  3. 3 :  similarly so with me answered “likewise” to “Pleased to meet you”

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Examples of likewise in a Sentence

  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

likewise Synonyms

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

LIKEWISE Defined for English Language Learners

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adverb

Definition of likewise for English Language Learners

  • : in the same way

  • : in addition

  • —used in informal speech to say that you share the feelings that someone else has just expressed

LIKEWISE Defined for Kids

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adverb like·wise \ˈlīk-ˌwīz\

Definition of likewise for Students

  1. 1 :  in similar manner Your sister is helping and you should do likewise.

  2. 2 :  also The new rules will affect you likewise.

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