Synonyms for

Likewise

Verb / ˈlaɪˌkwaɪz / Another word for likewise — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in the same way; also

Synonyms & similar words

alike similarly aswell besides too also also similarly equally moreover furthermore too besides correspondingly comparably alongside identically uniformly consistently

Synonyms by register

Formal

similarly identically equally analogously

Informal

same here me too and you too ditto

Literary

in like manner after the same fashion

Antonyms

differently conversely unlike oppositely contrarily in contrast

Common collocations

  • do likewise
  • act likewise
  • respond likewise
  • treat me likewise
  • think likewise
  • behave likewise
  • say likewise

Word family

adverb likewise

Usage note

Likewise is used to indicate that a statement or situation is also true for someone or something else, or to show similarity. It can also mean 'in the same way'.

Example sentences

  1. I like pizza, and likewise, my brother likes pizza too.
  2. She enjoys singing, and likewise, her sister loves to sing as well.
  3. He studied hard for the test, and likewise, his classmates worked hard too.
  4. She likes to read books, and likewise, her best friend enjoys reading too.
  5. He was excited to go on vacation, and likewise, his family was looking forward to the trip as well.

Quotes

  • I have always believed that the way you treat your employees is the way they will treat your customers, and that people flourish when they are praised.
  • I have never worked a day in my life without selling. If I believe in something, I sell it, and I sell it hard.
  • I don't believe in playing down to children, either in life or in motion pictures. I didn't treat my own youngsters like fragile flowers, and I think no parent should.

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