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likewise

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/

The English word “likewise” has 3 meanings listed here.

adverb

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

Etymology

From Middle English lykewise, lykewyse, lyke wyse, lijk wise, a shortened form of Middle English in lik wise (“in like wise”); equivalent to like + -wise. Compare with otherwise.

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