Synonyms for likewise
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Adverb
1. Moreover — also; moreover; too
also, moreover, additionally, furthermore, as well, besides, too, so, in addition, withal, to boot informal
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Definitions
- adv. 1
In a similar manner.
Come at six, and I’ll do likewise.
- adv. 2
also; moreover; too.
Margaret enjoys playing tennis on Saturdays, Jeremy likewise.
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- Other spellings
- likewised
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The words fall into two groups; as well as, besides, in addition, too, withal, simply add a fact or thought; also (all so), in like manner, likewise, similarly, affirm that what is added is like that to which it is added.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- besides There was no one in the room besides Tom and Mary.
- furthermore Furthermore, I think that Australia must be destroyed.
- additionally Additionally, there are hungry sharks in the lake.
- moreover It was cold that day, and moreover it began to rain.
- alike I mistook her for Minako. They look so much alike.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| likewise | falling | |
| besides | steady | |
| furthermore | falling | |
| additionally | rising | |
| moreover | falling | |
| alike | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 2 letters
- so1
- 3 letters
- too1
- 4 letters
- also2
- 5 letters
- alike2
- 6 letters
- withal
- 7 letters
- besides2
- 8 letters
- moreover3, thuswise
- 9 letters
- similarly4
- 11 letters
- furthermore3
- 12 letters
- additionally5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (also2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- de même
- Italiano
- analogamente
- Español
- de la misma manera
- Català
- de la mateixa manera