1
: in like manner : similarly
go and do likewise
2
: in addition
a painter who is likewise a sculptor
3
: similarly so with me
answered "likewise" to "Pleased to meet you"
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an acclaimed painter who is likewise a sculptor
the owner of the restaurant is likewise the owner of the deli next door
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Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
And representatives for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which regulates event contracts, likewise didn't respond to a request for comment.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 1 May 2026
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“Likewise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/likewise. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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