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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Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
The first four episodes made available for review likewise have tiny sparks of interest, from some witty dialogue to genuine plot momentum to intriguing new characters popping up.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 21 June 2026
Sullivan likewise wades through unease.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
Across the full sample, those with insecure attachments reported wanting slightly larger families than those with secure ones, and insecure attachment was likewise modestly associated with having more children.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 20 June 2026
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“Likewise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/likewise. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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