likewise

adverb

like·​wise ˈlīk-ˌwīz 

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"

Synonyms

• additionally
• again
• also
• besides
• either
• further
• furthermore
• more
• moreover
• then
• too
• withal
• yet

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 on the Web

Two Covington police officers were likewise cleared of wrongdoing after the March 14 shooting of 34-year-old Charles Neace, who approached the officers while armed with a knife. —Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 12 July 2024

Also of note, while typically a vine, the plant can likewise appear in the form of a dwarf shrub. —Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2024

Meanwhile, some Democrats have been airing their real thoughts about the president in anonymous quotes in the press while declining to break with him publicly — yet another echo of Trump days past and present, when Republicans would behave likewise. —Jesús Rodríguez, Washington Post, 12 July 2024

And that, likewise, the friendships in the audience. —Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

likewise

adverb

like·​wise ˈlī-ˌkwīz 

1

: in like manner : similarly

go and do likewise

2

: in addition : also