LIKEWISE


Meaning of LIKEWISE in English

/ ˈlaɪkwaɪz; NAmE / adverb

1.

( formal ) the same; in a similar way :

He voted for the change and he expected his colleagues to do likewise .

2.

( formal ) also :

Her second marriage was likewise unhappy.

3.

( informal ) used to show that you feel the same towards sb or about sth :

'Let me know if you ever need any help.' 'Likewise.'

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WORD ORIGIN

late Middle English : from the phrase in like wise .

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.