likewise

adverb

ˈlīk-ˌwīz How to pronounce likewise (audio)
Definition of likewisenext
1
as in then
in addition to what has been said the owner of the restaurant is likewise the owner of the deli next door

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2
as in also
in like manner I mind my own business, and you should do likewise

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Recent Examples of likewise Cofounder Peter Thiel has likewise expanded his South Florida presence, opening an office for his venture capital firm, Founders Fund, in Miami and praising Florida’s lack of a state income tax. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 July 2026 The motion alleges that Nexstar has refused to turn over certain information or respond to questions, and has likewise refused to remove its executives from the Tegna board. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 July 2026 The memorandum likewise directs the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Forces to coordinate a comprehensive national strategy to investigate, prosecute and disrupt entities and individuals. — Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 22 July 2026 The court also reversed the lower court’s decision upholding the state’s 10-round magazine limit, concluding that those restrictions likewise violate the Constitution. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for likewise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for likewise
  1. then
  2. also
  3. either
  4. so
  5. besides
  6. moreover
Adverb
  • Most, though not all, virus experts think the best evidence indicates the virus jumped from bats to other animals, and then to humans at a Wuhan market.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Paul Peschisolido became Fulham’s first £1million signing, then Chris Coleman arrived for £2m — fees that had been unimaginable in the third tier.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of then
Adverb
  • Peyton also sits on the Legislature’s Anti-Crime, DEI, Justice & Law Enforcement and Land Use committees, as well as several ad hoc committees.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
  • The team also found that residents in the Sardinian Blue Zone had higher levels of curiosity and receptiveness to new ideas in general, and were more adept at understanding and sharing their emotions.
    — Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026
Definition of also
Adverb
  • That was a massive blow, and losing speedy rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell to another knee injury Wednesday didn’t help, either.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The solution, apparently, is to leave devs in these regions behind—no verification, but no enforcement, either.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
Definition of either
Adverb
  • Energy is a key input into many goods and services given its broad use across the economy and so higher prices may fuel inflation.
    — Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Under Georgia law, a judge can decide whether a defendant serves that sentence in prison or on probation, so Colin Gray could be released Thursday.
    — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of so
Adverb
  • Justices ruled this morning that the president can dismiss members of most independent agencies without cause, but that the US central bank is different — and that besides, the administration had denied Cook due process.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 June 2026
  • And besides, at home, there would be no screaming crowd to film when the phone was no longer necessary for streaming.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Definition of besides
Adverb
  • Now, both the club and its fanbase see it as the ideal move to sign a world-class player in his position, who has just won the World Cup as Spain’s star player and who, moreover, has long wanted to take this step to cap off his successful career.
    — David Ornstein, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Such air, moreover, is less dense so carries less energy for the same wind speed; turbines simply generate less power.
    — Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of moreover

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