- (formal) the same; in a similar way
- He voted for the change and he expected his colleagues to do likewise.
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- (formal) also
- Her second marriage was likewise unhappy.
- (informal) used to show that you feel the same towards somebody or about something
- ‘Let me know if you ever need any help.’ ‘Likewise.’
Word Originlate Middle English: from the phrase in like wise.
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