Likewise means “in the same way” or “also.” When someone says “Nice to meet you” and you reply “Likewise,” you're saying you feel the same way about meeting them. If your friend says she loves pizza and you say “Likewise,” you're agreeing that you love it too.

The word often appears when people are describing similar situations or making comparisons. A teacher might say, “The Romans built roads to connect their empire, and likewise, the Incas built an extensive road system in South America.” Here likewise shows that both civilizations did something similar.

You can also use likewise to add information that follows the same pattern: “The library closes at 6 PM on weekdays, and likewise on Saturdays.” This means Saturdays follow the same schedule.

Likewise sounds more formal than words like “also” or “too,” so you'll see it more often in writing than in casual conversation. When you're writing an essay and want to connect similar ideas, likewise works perfectly. It's a grown-up way of saying “same here” or “that goes for this too.”