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Added 9 October 2026

likewise

/ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/ adverb

In Latin: item Wiktionary

adverb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about likewise at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

In like or similar manner.
He was similarly affected
In addition.
he has a Mercedes, too
Equally.
parents and teachers alike demanded reforms

Origin

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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