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likewise

adverb
LYK-wyz/ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/

3 meanings of likewise

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  1. 1
    adverb
    In the same way as someone or something else.

    Like copying exactly what someone else just did.

    She thanked the driver, and her brother did likewise.

    Fold the paper in half, then fold the next sheet likewise.

    Similarsimilarly

    Oppositedifferently

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  2. 2
    adverb
    Said in reply to mean that you feel the same way toward the other person.

    Like saying "same to you" back to someone.

    "Have a wonderful day!" "Likewise!"

    "It was great seeing you." "Likewise, take care."

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  3. 3
    adverb
    Also, or in addition to what was said.

    The library is closed on Monday, and the museum is likewise closed.

    He loves hiking, and his sister likewise enjoys the outdoors.

    Similaralso, similarly

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Origin

From Middle English, a shortened form of "in lik wise," meaning "in like manner." It comes from "like" plus "-wise."