likewise
adverb (likewise)
Everyday
- Likewise means in the same way: «Watch me and do likewise.» tree →
- Likewise means also or as well, when adding a similar point. tree →
- (informal) «Likewise» as a reply means «the same to you» or «I feel the same». tree →
In the lessons
In writing it links two similar ideas. In everyday speech it is a short polite reply. Phrases: «do likewise», «Nice to meet you.» — «Likewise.»
Examples
- Watch how I fold the paper, then do likewise. tree →
- «Nice to meet you.» — «Likewise.» tree →
- Jen wore a hat, and her brother did likewise. tree →
- Tom left early; likewise, Sue went home. tree →
- The first sum is easy; likewise the second. tree →
- Cats need water; likewise, dogs do. tree →
- A man attempts to do likewise, but fails. tree →
Note
Formal-ish in writing; very common as a short spoken reply. Similar: similarly, also, the same.
In Jewish tradition
"Do likewise" is an old way of saying "do the same way", used for rules that repeat for animals or objects. In the primary lessons: In writing it links two similar ideas. In everyday speech it is a short polite reply. Phrases: «do likewise», «Nice to meet you.» — «Likewise.»
Examples
- And also unto thy bondwoman thou shalt do likewise. (Torah DEU.15.17, JPS 1917) tree →
- Likewise shalt thou do with thine oxen, and with thy sheep; seven days it shall be with its dam; on the eighth day thou shalt give it Me. (Torah EXO.22.30, JPS 1917) tree →
- And he made loops of blue upon the edge of the one curtain that was outmost in the first set; likewise he made in the edge of the curtain that was outmost in the second set. (Torah EXO.36.11, JPS 1917) tree →
- And I likewise, my brethren and my servants, have lent them money and corn. (Writings NEH.5.10, JPS 1917) tree →
- for oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others. (Writings ECC.7.22, JPS 1917) tree →
- and to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at even; (Writings 1CH.23.30, JPS 1917) tree →
Note
Formal-ish in writing; very common as a short spoken reply. Similar: similarly, also, the same.
On Mova
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- Trees and pragmatics of «likewise» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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