likewise
/ˈlaɪkwaɪz/adverb★Intermediate
formalinformal
in the same way; similarly
He said he would help, and I responded likewise.
I also said I would help.
The weather was cold in the morning, and it remained likewise throughout the day.
The weather stayed cold all day.
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Often used to agree with a previous statement or to indicate similarity.
Collocations
feel likewiseto have the same feelingrespond likewiseto reply in a similar way
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Related Phrases
in the same wayphrase
similarly
correspondinglyphrase
in a similar manner
💡Pro Tip
Agreement
Use 'likewise' to show agreement or similarity with a previous statement.
⚡Gold Rule
Placement
'Likewise' is often placed at the end of a sentence to agree with what was said before.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'likewise', from 'like' + 'wise' (manner).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used at the end of a sentence to agree with a previous statement.
Word Breakdown
like
similar to
rootwise
in a manner
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