MEANING
In a similar manner, or introducing a comparable additional case.
Use it for
parallel reasoning; similar results; extending a principle to another caseIdentify the shared feature that licenses the parallel.
Words that belong together
- likewise affected
- likewise applies
- likewise
- the second group
On the page
The urban sample excluded temporary residents; the rural sample was likewise restricted.
The rule applies to online submissions and likewise to applications delivered in person.
The first witness could not identify the date. Likewise, the second remembered only the season.
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Usage notes
Primary category: academic. The relevant similarity must be clear; unlike conversely, it does not reverse a relationship. Can mean also when adding a parallel instance. Adverb; invariant, with no inflected forms.
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