likewise
in like or similar manner
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,227 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 7,844 times across 175,112 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
adverb
- in like or similar manner also: similarly He was similarly affectedsome people have little power to do good, and have likewise little strength to resist evil
- in addition also: besides, too, also, as well he has a Mercedes, too
- equally also: alike parents and teachers alike demanded reforms
likewise in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Joost paused, and the stranger did likewise.
Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Volume 02 · Charles M. (Charles Montgomery) Skinner · Chapter 1
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Campeggio was likewise attended by a numerous train.
Windsor Castle · William Harrison Ainsworth · Chapter 1
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And Tom thought so likewise, and, indeed, would have done and behaved his best, even without being knocked down.
The Water-Babies · Charles Kingsley · Chapter 1
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The step-mother likewise, what could she do, even had she recognized and felt all that the children's behavior implied?
Christian's Mistake · Dinah Maria Mulock Craik · Chapter 1
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He who gave them hardships And a life of care, Gave them likewise hardy strength And patient hearts to bear.
Poems Every Child Should Know · Mary E. (Mary Elizabeth) [Editor] Burt · Chapter 1