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- [lahyk-wahyz]
- /ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/
- /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lahyk-wahyz]
- /ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/
Definitions of likewise word
- adverb likewise moreover; in addition; also; too: She is likewise a fine lawyer. 1
- adverb likewise in like manner; in the same way; similarly: I'm tempted to do likewise. 1
- noun likewise In the same way; also. 1
- interjection likewise me too, the same to you 1
- adverb likewise the same, similarly 1
- adverb likewise also 1
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Origin of likewise
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English; earlier in like wise in a like way. See like1, wise2
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Likewise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
likewise popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
likewise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for likewise
adv likewise
- too — in addition; also; furthermore; moreover: young, clever, and rich too.
- besides — Besides something or beside something means in addition to it.
- additionally — You use additionally to introduce something extra such as an extra fact or reason.
- along — If something is situated along a road, river, or corridor, it is situated in it or beside it.
- further — at or to a great distance; a long way off; at or to a remote point: We sailed far ahead of the fleet.
conjunction likewise
adjective likewise
- aforementioned — If you refer to the aforementioned person or subject, you mean the person or subject that has already been mentioned.
- massed — a body of coherent matter, usually of indefinite shape and often of considerable size: a mass of dough.
- over and above — above in place or position: the roof over one's head.
- carbon-copy — a duplicate of anything written or typed, made by using a photocopier or, formerly, by using carbon paper. Abbreviation: cc. a copy of an email or other electronic document that is sent to one or more people in addition to the primary addressee. Abbreviation: cc.
adverb likewise
noun likewise
- ditto — the aforesaid; the above; the same (used in accounts, lists, etc., to avoid repetition). Symbol: ″. Abbreviation: do. Compare ditto mark.
- duplication — an act or instance of duplicating.
Antonyms for likewise
adv likewise
- contrariwise — from a contrasting point of view; on the other hand
- opposing — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
- opposite — situated, placed, or lying face to face with something else or each other, or in corresponding positions with relation to an intervening line, space, or thing: opposite ends of a room.
- reverse — opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or character: an impression reverse to what was intended; in reverse sequence.
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