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likewise | likelihood |

As an adverb likewise

is (manner) in a similar manner.

As a noun likelihood is

the probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state of being probable.

likewise

English

Alternative forms

* likewize

Adverb

(-)
  • (manner) In a similar manner.
    • Public transportation is virtually inaccessible in this country; likewise , its hospitals are also not very user-friendly.
  • (conjunctive) also; moreover; too.
    • Margaret enjoys playing tennis on Saturdays, Jeremy likewise .
  • * about 1900 , O. Henry,
    • "But it looks like the kid ain't got no appetite to git well, for they misses him from the tent in the night and finds him rootin' in the grass, and likewise a drizzle fallin'. 'G'wan,' he says, 'lemme go and die like I wanter. He said I was a liar and a fake and I was playin' sick. Lemme alone.'
  • The same to you; (used as a response).
    • It was very nice meeting you, Samantha. &
  • x2015; Likewise , Mr Thompson.

    • Synonyms

    * (in a similar manner) similarly

    External links

    * * English conjunctive adverbs English manner adverbs English responses

    likelihood

    English

    Noun

    (Likelihood function)
  • The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state of being probable.
    • In all likelihood the meeting will be cancelled.
    The likelihood is that the inflation rate will continue to rise.
  • (statistics) The probability that some fixed outcome was generated by a random distribution with a specific parameter.
  • Likeness, resemblance.
    • "There is no likelihood between pure light and black darkness, or between righteousness and reprobation." (Sir W. Raleigh)
  • (archaic) Appearance, show, sign, expression.
    • "What of his heart perceive you in his face by any likelihood he showed to-day ?" (Shak)

    Synonyms

    * likeliness * odds

    Antonyms

    * unlikelihood