likewise
likewise — adverb
1. in a manner that is the same or closely similar to the action or situation alrea
in a manner that is the same or closely similar to the action or situation already described
Yasmin wore a blue dress to the party, and her twin sister dressed likewise.
do likewise — pattern for mirroring an action
The first chapter explains the problem; the second chapter likewise looks at possible answers.
likewise as a sentence adverb comparing two items
Putri greeted the guests warmly, and the other staff members did likewise.
Check the oil in your car and likewise check the water in the tank.
Karim refused to lie about what happened, and his brother acted likewise.
- similarly
the closest synonym; can begin a sentence, while 'likewise' in this sense usually follows the verb
- in the same manner
more formal and wordier; typical in legal or academic writing
- correspondingly
emphasizes a proportional or matching relationship; more formal
- otherwise
in a different way or manner
- conversely
from a different or opposite perspective
文法句型
verb + likewise
do likewise
用法筆記
Often appears in the pattern 'do likewise' or 'act likewise', where 'likewise' substitutes for a full repeated verb phrase. Unlike 'similarly', it rarely starts a sentence in this sense.
常見錯誤
2. used to introduce an extra fact or point that is connected to what has just been
used to introduce an extra fact or point that is connected to what has just been stated
The hotel has a large swimming pool; likewise, it offers free breakfast to all guests.
likewise as a sentence connector meaning 'also'
Renata loves jazz music and, likewise, enjoys going to live concerts.
The company raised wages last year and likewise plans to offer better benefits this year.
Vivek is an excellent student; likewise, his sister was at the top of her class.
- also
simpler and less formal; more common in everyday speech
- moreover
equally formal but placed at the start of a clause; cannot be embedded mid-clause like 'likewise'
- furthermore
stronger emphasis on adding a new point; very formal
- however
introduces a contrasting point rather than an additional one
文法句型
likewise, [independent clause]
[clause] ; likewise, [clause]
用法筆記
Commonly appears after a semicolon or at the start of a new sentence to add a related point. More formal than 'also' in everyday speech.
常見錯誤
3. a one-word spoken answer used when you share the feeling or opinion that someone
a one-word spoken answer used when you share the feeling or opinion that someone has just expressed
"I'm really tired today." "Likewise — I only slept four hours last night."
one-word conversational reply in spoken English
"I really enjoyed our conversation, Maeve." "Likewise, Anong — I learned a lot from you today."
"I hate waking up early for work." "Likewise — I would rather start at noon."
"Thank you for helping me move." "Likewise — I could not have done it without you."
- me too
more casual and very common in everyday speech; 'likewise' sounds slightly more polished
- same here
very informal, common in American English
- the feeling is mutual
more formal and full-phrased; used mainly for reciprocal compliments
文法句型
used as a single-word response: 'Likewise.'
用法筆記
Used mainly in spoken English as a short reply. It is a complete utterance on its own — unlike sense 1, it cannot be followed by a verb. The full form would be something like 'I feel the same way'.