Likewise has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Adverb
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"
2
in addition
"he has a Mercedes, too"
3
equally
"parents and teachers alike demanded reforms"
4
In a similar manner.
"The team worked hard on their project, and likewise, they celebrated their success with great enthusiasm."
Example Sentences
"He was similarly affected"
adverb
"some people have little power to do good, and have likewise little strength to resist evil"
adverb
"he has a Mercedes, too"
adverb
"parents and teachers alike demanded reforms"
adverb
Origin
Likewise comes from Middle English lykewise, which was originally the phrase "in like wise." The word entered modern usage as a combination of "like" and "-wise," meaning in an identical manner or fashion.