likewise meaning and definition

LIKEWISE adverb

Definition of likewise (adverb)

1. in like or similar manner
   • "He was similarly affected"; "some people have little power to do good, and have likewise little strength to resist evil"- Samuel Johnson
   • synonyms: similarly
2. in addition
   • "he has a Mercedes, too"
   • synonyms: also, as well, besides, too
3. equally
   • "parents and teachers alike demanded reforms"
   • synonyms: alike