Definitions
- Used to indicate agreement or similarity between two things. - Used to introduce a statement that agrees with or supports a previous statement. - Used to express that something is true in the same way or to the same extent as something else.
- Used to compare two things that are alike in some way. - Used to introduce a statement that is similar to a previous statement. - Used to express that something is done in the same way or to the same degree as something else.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are used to compare two things that are alike in some way.
- 2Both words can be used to introduce a statement that agrees with or supports a previous statement.
- 3Both words can be used to express that something is done in the same way or to the same extent as something else.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Likewise is often used to indicate agreement or support, while similarly is used to compare two things that are alike.
- 2Position: Likewise is usually placed at the beginning or end of a sentence, while similarly is placed at the beginning of a sentence.
- 3Usage: Likewise is more commonly used in spoken language, while similarly is more commonly used in written language.
- 4Formality: Similarly is considered more formal than likewise.
- 5Meaning: Likewise can also mean 'in addition' or 'moreover', while similarly does not have this additional meaning.
Remember this!
Likewise and similarly are both used to compare two things that are alike in some way. However, likewise is often used to indicate agreement or support, while similarly is used to compare two things that are alike. Additionally, likewise is more commonly used in spoken language, while similarly is more commonly used in written language and is considered more formal.
