likewise

adverb like·wise \ ˈlīk-ˌwīz \

Definition of likewise

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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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

Recent Examples of likewise from the Web

In a show that invites us to fetishize its map, the characters likewise are obsessed with visual representations of their world.

— adrian daub, Longreads, "Here at the End of All Things," 24 Aug. 2017
Likewise, weekly sales were running at about 9 million pounds lower in the same period.

— stephen morris, Bloomberg.com, "U.K. Subprime Lender Plunges More Than 70%," 22 Aug. 2017
Coal industry officials have, likewise, attacked the studies, funding a large effort to discredit the work.

— charles p. pierce, Esquire, "Why Study Problems When You Can Simply Ignore Them?," 21 Aug. 2017
And likewise, your period can also give you a clue as to what's going on with your body.

— beth anne macaluso, Redbook, "What Your Period Says About Your Health As You Get Older," 9 Aug. 2017
Japan’s central bank, likewise, is not expected to make any drastic moves, given recent subdued data on inflation and consumer sentiment.

— elaine kurtenbach, The Seattle Times, "World shares mixed as central banks, China-US talks in focus," 19 July 2017
Likewise, the Polsinelli law firm office on the west side of Roanoke Parkway/Madison Avenue, is not in the assessment zone, while commercial properties just east of Madison are.

— lynn horsley, kansascity, "KC streetcar expansion sparks debate over fairness of proposed taxing districts," 18 July 2017
Likewise, the food — huge, shareable pastrami sandwiches, stripped-down slaw, addictive homemade potato chips and gorgeously weird pickled purple deviled eggs — is refreshingly, righteously retro.

— michele parente, sandiegouniontribune.com, "5 places to eat like a superhero during Comic-Con," 17 July 2017
Likewise, America’s airlines have increased debt as their profits have shot up.

— The Economist, "SchumpeterThe United States of debt," 13 July 2017

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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

likewise

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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

likewise

adverb like·wise \ ˈlīk-ˌwīz \

Definition of likewise for Students

1 :in similar manner

Your sister is helping and you should do likewise.

2 :also

The new rules will affect you likewise.

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