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Likewise is defined as in addition, also or in a similar manner.

(adverb)

  1. An example of likewise is, "He is also an excellent athlete."
  2. An example of likewise is, "They will go to both parties, just as we will attend the communion first and then the wedding."

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See likewise in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adverb

  1. in the same manner
  2. also; too; moreover

Origin: short for in like wise

See likewise in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb
  1. In the same way; similarly: “Some have little power to do good, and have likewise little strength to resist evil” (Samuel Johnson).
  2. As well; also.

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