likewise
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“The first group performed well, and the second group did likewise.”
In context“The primary investors withdrew their support from the project, and several smaller partners soon followed suit and acted likewise.”
UsageOften used to connect two independent clauses or to start a new sentence.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“The water is very clean; likewise, the air quality in the mountains is excellent.”
In context“The study highlights the importance of diet in heart health; likewise, it emphasizes the role of regular physical activity in preventing chronic disease.”
UsageTypically placed at the beginning of a sentence to add information.
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“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.”
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.