LIKEWISE

besides, too, also, likewise, as well

(adverb) in addition; “he has a Mercedes, too”

alike, likewise

(adverb) equally; “parents and teachers alike demanded reforms”

similarly, likewise

(adverb) 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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

likewise (not comparable)

(manner) In a similar manner.

(conjunctive) also; moreover; too.

The same to you; used as a response.

Synonyms

• (in a similar manner): similarly

Anagrams

• wise-like, wiselike

Source: Wiktionary


Like"wise`, adv. & conj. Etym: [See Wise, n.]

Definition: In like manner; also; moreover; too. See Also. Go, and do thou likewise. Luke x. 37. For he seeth that wise men die; likewise the fool and the brutish person perish. Ps. xlix. 10.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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IMPROVISED

(adjective) done or made using whatever is available; “crossed the river on improvised bridges”; “the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear”; “the rock served as a makeshift hammer”


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