Definitions
- Used to indicate agreement or similarity between two things. - Used to introduce a statement that follows logically from the previous one. - Used to indicate that something is true for one person or thing and also for another.
- Used to add information to what has already been said. - Used to indicate agreement or similarity between two things. - Used to introduce a contrasting statement.
List of Similarities
- 1Both likewise and also are used to add information to what has already been said.
- 2Both can be used to indicate agreement or similarity between two things.
- 3Both can be used as adverbs to connect ideas in a sentence.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Likewise is used to introduce a statement that follows logically from the previous one, while also can be used to introduce a contrasting statement.
- 2Position: Likewise is often used at the beginning of a sentence, while also can be used in various positions within a sentence.
- 3Usage: Likewise is more formal and less commonly used than also, which is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 4Meaning: Likewise emphasizes similarity or agreement, while also can indicate addition, contrast, or agreement depending on the context.
- 5Punctuation: Likewise is often followed by a comma, while also may or may not require a comma depending on its position in the sentence.
Remember this!
Likewise and also are both adverbs used to connect ideas in a sentence. However, likewise is more formal and emphasizes similarity or agreement, while also is more versatile and can indicate addition, contrast, or agreement depending on the context. Likewise is often used at the beginning of a sentence to introduce a statement that follows logically from the previous one, while also can be used in various positions within a sentence and may or may not require a comma depending on its usage.
