You use likewise when you are comparing two methods, states, or situations and saying that they are similar.
All attempts by the Socialists to woo him back were spurned. Similar overtures fromthe right have likewise been rejected.
The V2 was not an ordinary weapon: it could only be used against cities. Likewisethe atom bomb.
Synonyms: also, too, as well, further More Synonyms of likewise
2. adverb [ADVERB after verb]
If you do something and someone else does likewise, they do the same or a similar thing.
He lent money, made donations and encouraged others to do likewise.
Synonyms: similarly, the same, in the same way, in similar fashion More Synonyms of likewise
likewise in British English
(ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz)
adverb
1.
in addition; moreover; also
2.
in like manner; similarly
likewise in American English
(ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz)
adverb
1.
in the same manner
2.
also; too; moreover
Word origin
short for in like wise
Examples of 'likewise' in a sentence
likewise
Likewise, just when you thought it was safe to take a little nap.
Christianity Today (2000)
Likewise, make sure that he or she is a doctor or nurse.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Likewise, his use of colour has an emotive force.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
I am sure he will think likewise and want to stop me getting past him.
The Sun (2015)
Focusing on such individuals has usually been a way for him to make movies that likewise don't fit in any particular box.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
A Republican majority would have likewise seen off a liberal.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
I suspect that the soldiers think likewise: parades have always been mostly about the ego of generals.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The Taj's owner seems to think likewise.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
My guess is that many Italian and French drivers think likewise.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
That it had no alternative industrial use is, likewise, beyond any challenge from me.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Likewise, if the self is not seen and accepted, then neither is the body.
Bloom, Carol & Gitter, Andrea (contributor) & Gutwill, Susan (contributor) & Kogel,Laura (contributor) & Zaphiropoulos, Lela (contributor) Eating Problems: A Feminist Psychoanalytic Treatment Model (1994)
Bingley, she had likewise seen for an instant, and in that short period saw him looking both pleased and embarrassed.
Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice (1813)
He said: 'It was great and it was important that they asked me questions and likewise to see we were on the same page.
The Sun (2015)
Likewise, I used to burn the pencils on a lamp to make them more supple before applying on models.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
In other languages
likewise
British English: likewise ADVERB
You use likewise when you are comparing two methods, states, or situations and saying that they are similar.
What is fair for homeowners likewise should be fair to businesses.
American English: likewise
Brazilian Portuguese: igualmente
Chinese: 同样地
European Spanish: igualmente
French: de même
German: ebenso
Italian: nello stesso modo
Japanese: 同様に
Korean: 마찬가지로
European Portuguese: igualmente
Latin American Spanish: igualmente
Chinese translation of 'likewise'
likewise
(ˈlaɪkwaɪz)
adv
(= similarly) 同样(樣)地 (tóngyàng de)
to do likewise照样(樣)做 (zhàoyàng zuò)
1 (adverb)
Definition
in addition
All their attempts were spurned. Similar offers from the right were likewise rejected.
Synonyms
also
It is much too large and also it is very cold.
too
Depression may be expressed physically too.
as well
I like the job, and the people I work with are very nice as well.
further
Further, losing one day doesn't mean you won't win the next.
in addition
moreover
There was a man behind her. Moreover he was observing her strangely.
besides
It doesn't fit you, and besides it's dreadful!
furthermore
Furthermore, I will have to know all the data.
2 (adverb)
Definition
similarly
He made donations and encouraged others to do likewise.
Synonyms
similarly
Similarly a baby's cry is instantly identified by the mother.
the same
in the same way
in similar fashion
in like manner
Additional synonyms
in the sense of as well
Definition
in addition
I like the job, and the people I work with are very nice as well.
Synonyms
also,
too,
in addition,
moreover,
besides,
to boot,
into the bargain
in the sense of besides
Definition
in addition
It doesn't fit you, and besides it's dreadful!
Synonyms
also,
too,
further,
otherwise,
in addition,
as well,
moreover,
furthermore,
what's more,
into the bargain
in the sense of further
Definition
in addition
Further, losing one day doesn't mean you won't win the next.
Synonyms
in addition,
moreover,
besides,
furthermore,
also,
yet,
on top of,
what's more,
to boot,
additionally,
over and above,
as well as,
into the bargain
Synonyms of 'likewise'
likewise
Explore 'likewise' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of furthermore
Definition
in addition
Furthermore, I will have to know all the data.
Synonyms
moreover,
further,
in addition,
besides,
too,
as well,
not to mention,
what's more,
to boot,
additionally,
into the bargain
in the sense of moreover
Definition
in addition to what has already been said
There was a man behind her. Moreover he was observing her strangely.