Likewise
ˈlaɪkwaɪz
Definitions
2 meaningsIn a similar manner; also; furthermore.
ˈlaɪkwaɪz
In the same way; also; similarly
He offered her a drink, and she likewise offered him a snack.
💡 Simply: Imagine you and your friend both love pizza. If you say "I love pizza," and your friend says "Likewise!" they're saying they feel the same way.
👶 For kids: It means 'me too' or 'same here' but in a grown-up way.
More Examples
The sales figures were up in the first quarter; likewise, marketing expenses decreased.
If you finish your work, likewise, your brother will be allowed to play video games.
I enjoy reading books, and likewise my sister does.
How It's Used
"She enjoyed the concert, and likewise, her friend did."
"The company's profits increased; likewise, its market share expanded."
Used to show a relationship of similarity between two things or actions; also; furthermore.
ˈlaɪkwaɪz
In the same way or manner
She took a deep breath, and likewise, he exhaled slowly.
💡 Simply: It's like saying, 'Do the same thing in the same way.' If you're baking cookies, and I'm baking them too, we're both baking cookies likewise, which just means in a similar way.
👶 For kids: It means 'in the same way'.
More Examples
They both enjoyed the concert; likewise, they shared their impressions afterward.
If you submit your application, likewise, I will send mine.
The teacher explained the rules, and the students, likewise, followed them.
How It's Used
"The contract states the conditions for the seller, and likewise, the obligations of the buyer."
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Idioms & expressions
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Used to introduce a similar action or situation.
"He completed the project on time, and likewise, he exceeded expectations."
From Old English *gelīcwise* ('in a like manner'), a compound of *gelīc* ('like') and *wise* ('manner').
The word 'likewise' has been used since the Old English period, evolving from its compound form. It was initially used to indicate similarity.
Memory tip
Think of it as 'in a like way'.
Word Origin
"in the same manner"