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Likewise

adverb

Likewise means similarly or also.

8 letters 2 syllables

What does Likewise mean?

Likewise means similarly or also.

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Dictionary definition

In the same way; also.

Example sentences

Likewise in a sentence

easy

Maya thanked her teacher, and I did likewise.

medium

The first paragraph explains the cause; likewise, the second explains the effect.

hard

Writers use likewise to show that two ideas are similar or connected.

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Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does likewise mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to likewise?

Practice 3

Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for likewise?

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Likewise

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lyke · wise · strongest beat: lyke

Synonyms

Words like Likewise

similarlyin a similar way
alsoin addition
tooas well
Antonyms

Opposite words

howeverused to show contrast
unlikedifferent from
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Word family

Likewise word family

Base word

likewise

adverb

likewise

Base form.

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