Definitions
- Used to indicate agreement or similarity between two things. - Used to introduce a statement that follows logically from the previous one. - Used to show that something is true in the same way for two different situations.
- Used to indicate that two or more things are the same in amount, degree, or value. - Used to show that two or more people or things have the same rights or opportunities. - Used to indicate that something is distributed fairly among different people or groups.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are adverbs.
- 2Both words are used to show similarity or equality between two or more things.
- 3Both words can be used to connect ideas or statements.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Likewise is used to indicate agreement or similarity, while equally is used to show that two or more things are the same in amount, degree, or value.
- 2Usage: Likewise is often used to connect ideas or statements, while equally is used to compare or contrast two or more things.
- 3Position: Likewise is usually placed at the beginning or end of a sentence, while equally can be used in various positions within a sentence.
- 4Connotation: Likewise has a more conversational tone, while equally is more formal and objective in nature.
- 5Scope: Likewise is often used to refer to a specific situation or context, while equally can be used in a broader sense to refer to general concepts or principles.
Remember this!
Likewise and equally are both adverbs used to show similarity or equality between two or more things. However, likewise is used to indicate agreement or similarity, while equally is used to show that two or more things are the same in amount, degree, or value. Additionally, likewise has a more conversational tone and is often used to connect ideas or statements, while equally is more formal and objective in nature and can be used in various positions within a sentence.
