likewise
/ˈlʌɪkwʌɪz
/adverb
1In the same way; also: the programmes of study will apply from five years of age, likewise the attainment targets...
- Both of them believe that everyone should have a dream and likewise, everyone should work towards making it happen.
- He heard a soft grunt, looked over and saw Bolke sitting down beside him, likewise using a tree to lean against.
- Furthermore, our kids likewise seem to be bonding a little too closely with the television set.
Synonyms
also, in addition, too, as well, by the same token, to boot;
besides, moreover, furthermore, further, into the bargain
1.1Used to introduce a point similar or related to one just made: The banks advise against sending cash. Likewise, sending British cheques may cause problems...
- Club sides have to keep introducing young players from time to time and likewise, the national team also has to blood new talent.
- Then the foxes, introduced in an attempt to eradicate the likewise imported rabbit menace, completed the devastation.
- By lunchtime, she could introduce herself in Polish, and the children could do likewise in German.
2In a like manner; similarly: I stuck out my tongue and Frankie did likewise...
- Sophia sighed at his manners, but took some and did likewise, though with dignity.
- As each name was called a member of the family brought a lighted candle to the altar and when this was completed members of the congregation did likewise.
- York scored again two minutes after the restart as former Ram Scott Rhodes skipped in, and half-back partner Brough did likewise with ease.
Synonyms
the same, similarly, correspondingly, in the same way, in like manner, in similar fashion
Origin
Late Middle English: from the phrase in like wise.