likewise

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   In the same way; similarly.

   She worked hard, and her sister did likewise.

2. 2
   adv

   Also; in addition.

   He plays the guitar and, likewise, the piano.

3. 3
   adv

   The same to you (used as a reply).

   It was nice meeting you. ― Likewise!

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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