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mutual | likewise |

As an adjective mutual

is having the same relationship, each to each other.

As a noun mutual

is a mutual fund, etc.

As an adverb likewise is

in a similar manner.

mutual

English

Alternative forms

* (abbreviation) * (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Having the same relationship, each to each other.
    • They were mutual enemies.
  • Reciprocal.
    • They had mutual fear of each other.
  • Possessed in common.
    • They had a mutual love of the same woman.
  • Owned by the members.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A mutual fund, etc.

    • Anagrams

    * ----

    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