Likewise
adverb
It means in the same way or a similar manner.
She treats her students well and expects them to behave likewise.
Often appears as...
- do likewise
- act likewise
adverb
It means furthermore or additionally.
The students are excited about the trip. Likewise, the teachers are also looking forward to it.
Often appears as...
- is likewise
- was likewise
adverb
It means used to confirm that someone feels the same way or agrees with you.
I'm really excited about the concert tonight. -Likewise.
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
adverb
It means in the same way or a similar manner.
She treats her students well and expects them to behave likewise.
Often appears as...
- do likewise
- act likewise
adverb
It means furthermore or additionally.
The students are excited about the trip. Likewise, the teachers are also looking forward to it.
Often appears as...
- is likewise
- was likewise
adverb
It means used to confirm that someone feels the same way or agrees with you.
I'm really excited about the concert tonight. -Likewise.
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Reflecting Actions
Use 'likewise' when someone has done something, and you or others do the same.
John donated to the charity, and his friends did likewise.
Pro Tip 2/3Comparable Situations
It's suitable when comparing similar situations, processes, or behaviors.
As the sun sets, the sky changes color; likewise, the ocean's hue shifts.
Pro Tip 3/3Mutual Feelings
'Likewise' can imply shared feelings without repeating what was said.
I'm proud of our team's work. -Likewise.
Pro Tip 1/3Reflecting Actions
Use 'likewise' when someone has done something, and you or others do the same.
John donated to the charity, and his friends did likewise.
Pro Tip 2/3Comparable Situations
It's suitable when comparing similar situations, processes, or behaviors.
As the sun sets, the sky changes color; likewise, the ocean's hue shifts.
Pro Tip 3/3Mutual Feelings
'Likewise' can imply shared feelings without repeating what was said.
I'm proud of our team's work. -Likewise.
Pro Tip 1/3Reflecting Actions
Use 'likewise' when someone has done something, and you or others do the same.
John donated to the charity, and his friends did likewise.
Pro Tip 2/3Comparable Situations
It's suitable when comparing similar situations, processes, or behaviors.
As the sun sets, the sky changes color; likewise, the ocean's hue shifts.
Pro Tip 3/3Mutual Feelings
'Likewise' can imply shared feelings without repeating what was said.
I'm proud of our team's work. -Likewise.
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