likewise
adv.-
1 in a similar way (adv.) B2 Upper Intermediate Academicin 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.
ExampleThe first group performed well, and the second group did likewise.
ExampleThe 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.
-
2 also or moreover (adv.) B2 Upper Intermediate Academic Formalused 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.
ExampleThe water is very clean; likewise, the air quality in the mountains is excellent.
ExampleThe 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.
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.