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LYKW-yz/ˈlaɪkwaɪz/

Likewise means in the same way: the day cohort failed the drill; likewise the night one. Also a formal reply to a greeting (Nice to meet you — Likewise). Also and too are everyday; similar is an adjective. Like-wise is not a spelling. Do not use likewise to glue two unrelated complaints.

Meaning

In the same way; also (formal) used to agree with a wish or greeting.

Examples

• “The day cohort lacked a spare marker; likewise the night one.”
• “Too and also are everyday. Similarly is a close adverb. Like is the preposition/conjunction family. A symmetric failure can take likewise; two different problems need and or but.”

Good to know

In the same way; similarly. Everyday: also / too. Close: similarly. Formal greeting reply. Not glue for unrelated items.

Near in meaning

similarly

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