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adverb

Synonyms and Antonyms of likewise

1 in addition to what has been said

  • the owner of the restaurant is likewise the owner of the deli next door
Synonyms of likewise

additionally, again, also, besides, either, further, furthermore, more, moreover, then, too, withal, yet
Phrases Synonymous with likewise

as well, for good measure, in addition to, into the bargain (also in the bargain), on top of, to boot, what's more

2 in like manner

  • I mind my own business, and you should do likewise
Synonyms of likewise

alike, also, correspondingly, ditto, similarly, so
Words Related to likewise

equally, equivalently, identically
Phrases Synonymous with likewise

as well
Near Antonyms of likewise

contrarily, conversely, inversely, oppositely, vice versa

diversely, unequally, variously
Antonyms of likewise

differently, dissimilarly, otherwise

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  1. See words that rhyme with likewise Dictionary: Definition of likewise Spanish Central: Translation of likewise Nglish: Translation of likewise for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of likewise for Arabic speakers

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