Word: likewise (adverb)

Associations

"Likewise" means "in the same way" or "also." It is used to show that something is similar or applies to another person or thing too.

• "I enjoyed the movie." – "Likewise!" (This means "I also enjoyed the movie.")
• "She is very kind." – "Likewise, he is kind too." (Showing the same quality applies.)
• "Please take care." – "Likewise." (Meaning "You too, please take care.") A synonym is "also," but "likewise" is often used in more formal or polite conversations and usually at the beginning or middle of a sentence. "Also" can be used more flexibly.

Substitution

You can replace "likewise" with:

• also – "I like coffee." – "Also, I like tea."
• too – "She is smart." – "He is smart too."
• similarly – "The first test was hard; likewise, the second was difficult." Note: "Likewise" often sounds more formal or polite than "too" or "also."

Deconstruction

"Likewise" comes from two parts:

• "like" – meaning "similar" or "in the same way."
• "wise" – an old English suffix meaning "in the manner of" or "way." So, "likewise" literally means "in a like way" or "in the same manner."

Inquiry

• Can you think of a time when you agreed with someone and used "likewise"?
• How would you respond if someone said, "Nice to meet you" using "likewise"?
• Can you try to make a sentence using "likewise" to show similarity between two things?