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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Big Think, 30 Jan. 2026
The clientele is likewise wide-ranging.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
How is society to combat AI bot swarms, and how can individuals do likewise?
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“Likewise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/likewise. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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