1
: in like manner : similarly
go and do likewise
2
: in addition
a painter who is likewise a sculptor
3
: similarly so with me
answered "likewise" to "Pleased to meet you"
Examples of likewise in a Sentence
an acclaimed painter who is likewise a sculptor
the owner of the restaurant is likewise the owner of the deli next door
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 14 July 2025
Faculty searches likewise drew applications from across the globe.
—Philip Stoddard, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2025
Miami 305, led by Mario Chalmers and Michael Beasley, is 1-1 on the campaign, while the Ball Hogs, featuring one-time NBA wing Jonathan Simmons and coached by Hall-of-Famer Gary Payton, are likewise 1-1, setting up for another intriguing matchup on Sunday.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
One can, likewise, reasonably second-guess the seemingly reactive approach in which the club seemed primarily focused on drafting centre depth, which is rather conveniently their biggest need at the NHL level.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 29 June 2025
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“Likewise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/likewise. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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