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 of likewise

• then
• also
• either
• besides
• moreover

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

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for likewise

• advertise
• aggrandize
• agonize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize

Kids Definition

likewise

adverb

like·​wise ˈlī-ˌkwīz 

1

: in like manner : similarly

go and do likewise

2

: in addition : also