Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Likewise"

The meaning of "Likewise" in various phrases and sentences

Q: What does likewise mean?
A: 1.in the same way:
2.in the same way or manner; similarly:
Q: What does oh, likewise mean?
A: あ、こちらこそ。
Q: What does likewise mean?
A: 同様に
同じように
あなとも

例1:
A: Do your best tomorrow!
B: Likewise! (You too!)
例2:
The apples became more expensive. Likewise, the oranges became more expensive.
Q: What does likewise mean?

Example sentences using "Likewise"

Q: Please show me example sentences with likewise.
A: It's not a very common word, so not a lot of daily-use expressions. It means "similarly."

Here's a few sample sentences though:

"I'm going to bed now, and you should do likewise too."
"Tom is a great worker. If you could act likewise, that'd be great."
"I don't like broccoli, and I feel likewise about spinach."
Q: Please show me example sentences with likewise .
A: - "It was nice seeing you!"
- "Likewise."
Q: Please show me example sentences with likewise.
A: @marina78: Marina : "I enjoyed this moment with you"
Tyler : "Likewise"
Q: Please show me example sentences with likewise .
A: "Likewise" means "same" or "similarly"

For example, Anna said, "It's nice to meet you!" Rachel said, "Likewise." (Basically saying it's also nice to meet you)
Q: Please show me example sentences with likewise.
A: I waved my hand, and my friend did likewise. (My friend did the same as me)

In Australia, you can't smoke until you turn 18. Likewise, you can't drink (alcohol) until you turn 18 either. (The two things are the same)

A: I hate that song!
B: Likewise! (I hate it also)

Synonyms of "Likewise" and their differences

Q: What is the difference between likewise and ditto and I am all for it and I agree with you ?
A: It depends on context "I think so too" "We are on the same page" "I agree" "You are right" "You've never been more correct" "same" "that's a mood" "completely agree" "I know right?" "yes" "you know it" etc.
Q: What is the difference between likewise and similarly ?
A: They are pretty interchangeable...

I would say:

I like the color blue. Likewise, I like the color green.

I like the color blue. Similarly, I like the ocean, which is blue.
Q: What is the difference between likewise and also and too ?
A: @Anita981102: they are the same but you sort of use them differently, Likewise and also can be put at the beginning of a sentence but too cannot

Sarah also likes orange juice (this would be the same as saying Sarah likes orange juice too)

....Also, don't forgot to bring food (here also kind of means and or in addition to)

but you wouldnt say Sarah likewise likes orange juice, instead you would say

likewise, Sarah likes orange juice
you can use also and too in the same sentence but thats when also works more as "and"

Also, Danny is allegeric to fish too, so don't bring any

here:
Andy is also afraid of crabs (adding too here would not work)

I hear "too" and "also" more often, so I wouldn't worry too much about likewise, Its still good to know though.
Q: What is the difference between likewise and in the same manner ?
A: "in the same manner" would show up when the speaker needs to be very precise, like in a business presentation, court case, scientific reasoning, philosophical arguments, etc.

Translations of "Likewise"

Q: How do you say this in English (US)? likewise
A: Check the question to view the answer
Q: How do you say this in English (US)? likewise
A: A: "I hate dogs."
B: "Likewise." (I hate dogs, too)

"I pointed at the man and Mary did likewise." (Mary pointed as well)

"It is likewise the dream of my mother to become a doctor." (the dream is similar between the speaker and their mother)
Q: How do you say this in English (US)? likewise
A: No es muy común, pero es posible puede oírlo.

Other questions about "Likewise"

Q: Please show me how to pronounce likewise.
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Q: likewise Does this sound natural?
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Q: likewise Does this sound natural?
A: You can use "likewise" if you are in the same position as someone else, for example:
"I don't like apples." "Likewise." (I don't like apples too.)
"I know all the answers, but I write too slowly!" "Likewise."

You can also use "Same here" instead of "Likewise." It is a little more informal, and probably used more often. It means "It is the same for me."

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