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likewisein the same way; also; similarly

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: in the same way; also; similarly

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/

Korean meaning: 마찬가지로, 또한, 비슷하게

Korean pronunciation: 라이크-와이즈 (강세: 라이크)

Example Sentences

  • He was tired after the exam, and his classmates felt likewise.
  • My cat ignores me when I call her name, and my dog does likewise.
  • She decided to study abroad, and her twin sister chose likewise.

likewise

ADVERB

//ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz//

in the same way; also; similarly

likewise concept
💡 Concept

He raised his hand, and likewise she — the same move copied instantly.

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likewise rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

He slipped on the floor, and likewise she — the same result happened naturally.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈlaɪkwaɪz/

🌳Etymology

Rootlike
Suffix-wise

Origin

From Middle English 'likewise,' combining 'like' (from Old English 'gelīc' meaning 'similar, equal') with 'wise' (from Old English 'wīse' meaning 'manner, way'). The suffix '-wise' was used to form adverbs indicating direction or manner.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

He was tired after the exam, and his classmates felt likewise.

😄 Fun example

My cat ignores me when I call her name, and my dog does likewise.

She decided to study abroad, and her twin sister chose likewise.

😄 Fun example

The teacher was confused by the math problem, and the students were likewise puzzled.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

similarlyalsotooas wellin the same way

Antonyms

differentlyotherwisecontrarily

Related

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