Definitions
- Used in legal documents to indicate that the same thing previously mentioned is being referred to again. - Used in academic writing to refer to a previously cited source. - Used in bibliographies to indicate that the same source has been cited multiple times.
- Used to indicate agreement or similarity between two things. - Used to introduce a new item in a list that is similar to the previous one. - Used to indicate that something applies to both the speaker and the listener.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are adverbs.
- 2Both words indicate a connection or similarity between two things.
- 3Both words can be used to avoid repetition.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Idem is typically used in legal or academic contexts, while likewise is more versatile and can be used in everyday language.
- 2Meaning: Idem indicates that the same thing is being referred to again, while likewise indicates agreement or similarity between two things.
- 3Formality: Idem is more formal than likewise, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 4Frequency: Likewise is more commonly used than idem in everyday language.
- 5Position: Idem is usually placed after the thing being referred to, while likewise can be placed at the beginning or end of a sentence.
Remember this!
Idem and likewise are both adverbs that indicate a connection or similarity between two things. However, idem is typically used in legal or academic contexts to indicate that the same thing is being referred to again, while likewise is more versatile and can be used in everyday language to indicate agreement or similarity.
