likewise

Meanings

Adverb

in like or similar manner; ; - Samuel Johnson
- "some people have little power to do good, and have likewise little strength to resist evil"
in addition
equally

Adv

In a similar manner.
also; moreover; too.
The same to you; used as a response.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English lykewise, lykewyse, lyke wyse, lijk wise, a shortened form of Middle English in lik wise (“in like wise”); equivalent to like + -wise. Compare with otherwise.

Synonyms

alike, also, as well, besides, similarly, too

Scrabble Score: 15

likewise is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
likewise is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
likewise is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

likewise is a valid Words With Friends word