Likewise

/ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/ · adverb

Meaning

(manner) In a similar manner..

Definitions by Sense

1. (manner) In a similar manner.
2. (conjunctive) also; moreover; too.
3. The same to you; used as a response.

Example Sentences

Public transportation is virtually inaccessible in this country; likewise, its hospitals are also not very user-friendly.

Chu Li-chih in late 1941 was director of the board of trade and president of the Border Region Bank in the Shen-Kan-Ning border government. Kuo Hung-t'ao served as secretary of the Shen-Kan-Ning Party Committee, the highest party post in the area, until 1938, when he was transferred to the Shansi-Chahar-Hopeh area where he likewise became secretary of the Party Committee. After Kuo's transfer, Kao Kang replaced his rival in the top party post in Shen-Kan-Ning and thereafter steadily increased his power within the border region as the leading figure among Shensi communists.

Margaret enjoys playing tennis on Saturdays, Jeremy likewise.

"But it looks like the kid ain't got no appetite to git well, for they misses him from the tent in the night and finds him rootin' in the grass, and likewise a drizzle fallin'. 'G'wan,' he says, 'lemme go and die like I wanter. He said I was a liar and a fake'—McGuire says—'and I was playin' sick. Lemme alone.'

It was very nice meeting you, Samantha. ― Likewise, Mr Thompson.

‘Let me know if you need any help.’ ‘Likewise.’

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