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likewise

adv.
US //ˈɫaɪˌkwaɪz// UK //lˈaɪkwaɪz// like·wise
  1. 1 in a similar way (adv.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

    in the same way or in a similar manner.

    in a similar manner or fashion; used to show that the same action or condition applies to another subject.

    Example

    The first group performed well, and the second group did likewise.

    Example

    The primary investors withdrew their support from the project, and several smaller partners soon followed suit and acted likewise.

    Usage

    Often used to connect two independent clauses or to start a new sentence.

  2. 2 also or moreover (adv.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Academic Formal

    used to add another similar point to what you are saying.

    used as a conjunctive adverb to introduce a point that is similar to or supports the previous one.

    Example

    The water is very clean; likewise, the air quality in the mountains is excellent.

    Example

    The study highlights the importance of diet in heart health; likewise, it emphasizes the role of regular physical activity in preventing chronic disease.

    Usage

    Typically placed at the beginning of a sentence to add information.

Origin

From Middle English lykewise, lykewyse, lyke wyse, lijk wise, a shortened form of Middle English in lik wise (“in like wise”); equivalent to like + -wise. Compare with otherwise.

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