likewise English · revision 10374

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+ ==Pronunciation==

+ * IPA: /ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/^(Wiktionary)

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+ ==Etymology==

+ It is from the phrase in like wise, in the same manner,^(Etymonline)^(NODE 1998)^(SOED 2002) from [[like]] and [[wise]], manner.^(Etymonline)^(MWU 2024)

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+ ==Earliest recorded meaning==

+ In like wise, in the same manner: the full phrase 1449, the mid-15th century in Etymonline.^(OED 1989)^(Etymonline)

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+ ==Semantic evolution==

+ Likewise as one word, in the same manner, is from before 1460, now archaic except in ''to do likewise''.^(OED 1989)^(SOED 2002) Also, as well, moreover, is from 1509.^(OED 1989) It is also used as a reply meaning the same to you.^(SOED 2002)

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+ ==Timeline==

+ * 1449 – in like wise.^(OED 1989)

+ * before 1460 – likewise, similarly.^(OED 1989)

+ * 1509 – also, moreover.^(OED 1989)

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+ ==Modern meaning==

+ ===Adverb===

+ # In the same way; [[similarly]].^(AHD)^(SOED 2002)

+ # As well; also.^(AHD)^(SOED 2002)

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+ ==Related words==

+ * [[like]]

+ * [[wise]]

+ * [[otherwise]]

+ * [[clockwise]]

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+ ==References==

+ {{reflist}}