LIKEWISE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does likewise mean? 

• LIKEWISE (adverb)
  The adverb LIKEWISE has 3 senses:

1. in like or similar manner

2. in addition

3. equally

  Familiarity information: LIKEWISE used as an adverb is uncommon.

 Dictionary entry details 

• LIKEWISE (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

In like or similar manner

Synonyms:

likewise; similarly

Context example:

some people have little power to do good, and have likewise little strength to resist evil

Sense 2

Meaning:

In addition

Synonyms:

also; as well; besides; likewise; too

Context example:

he has a Mercedes, too

Sense 3

Meaning:

Equally

Synonyms:

alike; likewise

Context example:

parents and teachers alike demanded reforms

 Context examples 

These gods also made overtures to White Fang, but he warned them off with a snarl, and the master did likewise with word of mouth.

(White Fang, by Jack London)

“He is also handsome,” replied Elizabeth, “which a young man ought likewise to be, if he possibly can. His character is thereby complete.”

(Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen)

Not only was I soon as well known on the Norwood Road as the postmen on that beat, but I pervaded London likewise.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)

But behind him was Dave, likewise straining backward, and behind the sled was François, pulling till his tendons cracked.

(The Call of the Wild, by Jack London)

Soon the sun came out, and taking it as a good omen, I cleared up likewise and enjoyed my journey with all my heart.

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)

Miss Tilney, at Catherine's invitation, now read the letter likewise, and, having expressed also her concern and surprise, began to inquire into Miss Thorpe's connections and fortune.

(Northanger Abbey, by Jane Austen)

His niece was deep in thought likewise, trying to harden and prepare herself against farther questioning.

(Mansfield Park, by Jane Austen)

I could not sleep unless it was folded in my night-gown; and when it lay there safe and warm, I was comparatively happy, believing it to be happy likewise.

(Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë)

The youngest brother likewise met a man who asked him what he wished to do.

(Fairy Tales, by The Brothers Grimm)

Cytokines can be grouped by structure into different families and their receptors can likewise be grouped.

(Cytokine-Cytokine Receptor Signaling Pathway, NCI Thesaurus/KEGG)