Likewise and Otherwise

Likewise

Likewise adverb - In like manner.
Usage example: I mind my own business, and you should do likewise

Otherwise is an antonym for likewise.

Otherwise

Otherwise adverb - In a different way.
Usage example: the candidate was gracious in his defeat, though he clearly wished the election had gone otherwise
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Synonyms for Otherwise

Likewise is an antonym for otherwise.

Both words in one sentence

  • Sinister Surveillance Likewise, people are free to take pictures from public spaces, otherwise things like Google Street View (or taking pictures anywhere outside of your home) would be illegal.
  • Video Game / Harpoon Likewise, occasionally a ship that takes a pounding can come out with 97% damage, but otherwise unharmed.
  • Skunk Stripe Likewise, the same occurs for Marilitsa with a streak of silver in her otherwise black hair.
    Source: Skunk Stripe
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