adverb
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in addition; moreover; also
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in like manner; similarly
Usage
What does likewise mean? Likewise can mean also, in addition, moreover, similarly, or in the same way.Likewise can also be used to mean something like “me too” or “the same thing you just said.” When used this way, it’s typically used by itself as a one-word response to a statement. For example, if someone says, “It was nice you meet you,” you could simply reply, “Likewise!”Example: I think we work well together, and I hope you feel likewise.
Etymology
Origin of likewise
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; earlier in like wise “in a like way;” like 1, wise 2
Example Sentences
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He likewise argues that ETFs focused on low volatility and high-quality metrics like cash flow, which also outperformed before the war, should resume their rally after a ceasefire, particularly given ongoing AI and economic worries.
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Other analysis has likewise found that in-person work tends to be more insulated.
Shell likewise sustained damage to an important facility in the Middle East.
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The writer Thomas Mann, “a conservative and a patriot,” chose exile, becoming a scathing critic of those who didn’t do likewise.
Vertiv, likewise, has been a beneficiary of the AI boom as it provides equipment to cool and power data centers.
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