Word
likewise
Phoneticslike·wise, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɫaɪˌkwaɪz/
UK/lˈaɪkwaɪz/
Sentence adverb
Definitions
01in a similar way
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic
adv. in the same way or in a similar manner.
adv. in a similar manner or fashion; used to show that the same action or condition applies to another subject.
日本語:同じく※
“The first group performed well, and the second group did likewise.”
“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.
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02also or moreover
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic · Formal
adv. used to add another similar point to what you are saying.
adv. used as a conjunctive adverb to introduce a point that is similar to or supports the previous one.
日本語:また※
“The water is very clean; likewise, the air quality in the mountains is excellent.”
“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.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “likewise” in context.
Verb
01. likewise show
“Recent studies likewise show that a balanced diet significantly improves mental health.”
adv + verb
Real-World Examples
“A true crime writer who met Berry-Dee in the 2000s likewise recalls Berry-Dee showing him a photograph of a dead child.” “A senior western official likewise said there were no signs that a decision had been taken.” Etymology
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.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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PREPOSITION
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
- Updated
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