Likewise

  • 11likewise — adverb 1 formal in the same way; similarly: I was up at dawn, and my host likewise. | do likewise: Nanny put on a shawl and told the girls to do likewise. (sentence adverb): There has been an upsurge of interest in chamber music. Likewise opera… …

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  • 12likewise — [[t]la͟ɪkwaɪz[/t]] 1) ADV: ADV with v, ADV with cl/group You use likewise when you are comparing two methods, states, or situations and saying that they are similar. All attempts by the Socialists to woo him back were spurned. Similar overtures… …

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  • 13likewise — like|wise [ˈlaık waız] adv 1.) formal in the same way = ↑similarly ▪ Nanny put on a shawl and told the girls to do likewise . [sentence adverb] ▪ The clams were delicious. Likewise, the eggplant was excellent. 2.) likewise spoken used to return… …

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  • 14likewise — This is a standard adverb meaning moreover, in addition : Mrs. James is likewise our best hostess. Likewise also means similarly, same here, in the same way. It must be this latter meaning that causes a person to acknowledge an introduction to… …

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  • 15likewise */ — UK [ˈlaɪkwaɪz] / US [ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz] adverb 1) formal in the same way, or in a similar way The character of the lake has changed and the character of the surrounding area likewise. 2) spoken used for expressing the same thing that someone has just… …

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  • 16likewise — adverb Date: 15th century 1. in like manner ; similarly < go and do likewise > 2. in addition 3. similarly so with me < answered “likewise” to “Pleased to meet you” > …

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  • 17likewise — /luyk wuyz /, adv. 1. moreover; in addition; also; too: She is likewise a fine lawyer. 2. in like manner; in the same way; similarly: I m tempted to do likewise. [1400 50; late ME; earlier in like wise in a like way. See LIKE1, WISE2] * * * …

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  • 18likewise — adverb a) In a similar manner. Public transportation is virtually inaccessible in this country; likewise, its hospitals are also not very user friendly. b) also; moreover; too. Margaret enjoys playing tennis on Saturdays, Jeremy likewise …

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  • 19likewise — adv. to do likewise * * * [ laɪkwaɪz] to do likewise …

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  • 20likewise — adverb 1) an ambush was out of the question, likewise poison Syn: also, in addition, too, as well, to boot; besides, moreover, furthermore 2) encourage your family and friends to do likewise Syn: the same, similarly …

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