{
    "term": "likewise",
    "partOfSpeech": "adverb",
    "academic": true,
    "ox5000": true,
    "cefr": "b2",
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "the same; in a similar way",
            "labels": "(formal)",
            "cefr": "b2",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "He voted for the change and he expected his colleagues to **do likewise**."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "also",
            "labels": "(formal)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Her second marriage was likewise unhappy."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 3,
            "definition": "used to show that you feel the same towards somebody or about something",
            "labels": "(informal)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "‘Let me know if you ever need any help.’ ‘Likewise.’"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈlaɪkwaɪz/",
                "audio": "li/likewise/likewise__gb_1.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈlaɪkwaɪz/",
                "audio": "li/likewise/likewise__us_1.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": "late Middle English: from the phrase in like wise."
}