adv
likewise
LYK-wyz
adv
1
In the same way; similarly.
"He bowed to the judge, and the defendant did likewise."
2
Also; in addition.
"The soup was excellent, and the bread was likewise superb."
How to Use Likewise
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA slightly formal way to say "the same" or "also."
Common pairings
do likewise
and likewise
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Etymology
From Middle English, a shortened form of "in lik wise" ("in like manner") — built from like plus -wise.