LIKEWISE


Meaning of LIKEWISE in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adverb

Etymology: Middle English, from like (III) + wise, n.

1. : in like manner : similarly

when the prime minister resigns, all the lords of the admiralty do likewise — Encyc. Americana

2. : in addition : moreover , besides

a governor who is likewise High Commissioner for the Pacific — Colliers Year Book

3. : so am I or so do I — used informally to express agreement with a sentiment expressed by another

would answer “Likewise” when someone said “Pleased to meet you”

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