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likewise

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/ˈlaɪk.waɪz/ · like-wise

In the same way; similarly.

Meanings

adverbformal

In the same way; similarly.

اسی طرح; مشابه طور پر.

اسی طرح

usi tarah

Synonyms

similarlyalsoin the same wayاسی طرحبھیجیسے

Antonyms

differentlyotherwiseمختلفدوسرے طریقے سے

Common Collocations

  • likewise, I appreciate your effort
  • you did well, likewise
  • they will respond likewise

Example Sentences

She enjoys reading, and I, likewise.

وہ پڑھنا پسند کرتی ہے، اور میں بھی.

Woh parhna pasand karti hai, aur mein bhi.

He was late to the meeting, and his colleagues were, likewise.

وہ میٹنگ میں دیر سے آیا، اور اس کے ساتھی بھی.

Woh meeting mein der se aaya, aur is ke sath bhi.

I found the movie boring; my friends felt likewise.

مجھے فلم بورنگ لگی؛ میرے دوستوں نے بھی یہی محسوس کیا.

Mujhe film boring lagi; mere doston ne bhi yehi mehsoos kiya.

Easily Confused With

similarly:Although both words indicate a similarity, 'likewise' is often used in response or agreement, while 'similarly' describes the action or state.

Word Family

like
verbپسند کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'like' and 'wise' as acknowledging something is wise to like.

Picture two friends nodding their heads in agreement.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کتنے ہیں دور میرے یار، اور میں ہوں اُن سے ذرا بھی بوجھل نہ،<br>محبت کی کہانی ہے یہ، یہ درست ہے کہ وہ بھی مجھ سے ہیں بوجھل نہ۔

Kitne hain door mere yaar, aur mein hun un se zara bhi bojhal na,<br>Mohabbat ki kahani hai yeh, yeh durust hai ke woh bhi mujh se hain bojhal na.

How far are my friends, and I am not at all burdened by them,<br>This is the story of love, it is true that they are not burdened by me either.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جیسا کرنی ویسا بھرنی

Jaisa karni waisa bharni

As you sow, so shall you reap.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "licewise" — in the same way

First known use: 14th century

The term 'likewise' emerged as a means of expressing similarity and agreement in contexts where it was necessary to acknowledge something previously mentioned or to respond to a statement.