Definitions
- Used to express that two things are equal or the same. - Used to indicate that something is equally important or significant. - Used to convey that something is done in the same way or manner as something else.
- Used to indicate that something is similar or the same as something else. - Used to express agreement or confirmation of a statement. - Used to convey that something is done in the same way or manner as something else.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are used to indicate similarity or equality between two things.
- 2Both words can be used to express agreement or confirmation of a statement.
- 3Both words can be used to convey that something is done in the same way or manner as something else.
What is the difference?
- 1Formality: Likewise is more commonly used in everyday language, while egualmente is more formal and less commonly used.
- 2Usage: Egualmente is typically used to indicate equality or sameness, while likewise is used to indicate similarity or agreement.
- 3Position: Egualmente is usually placed before the verb, while likewise can be placed at the beginning or end of a sentence.
- 4Connotation: Egualmente can sometimes sound more emphatic or assertive than likewise, which is more neutral in tone.
Remember this!
Egualmente and likewise are both adverbs used to indicate similarity or equality between two things, as well as agreement or confirmation of a statement. However, egualmente is a less common and more formal Italian word, while likewise is a more commonly used English word that is more versatile in its usage.
