likewise

The word "likewise" combines "like" (from Old English gelīc, meaning "same" or "similar") and "wise" (from Old English wīse, meaning "manner" or "way"). Originally, "wise" was a noun suffix denoting a specific manner or mode (e.g., "lengthwise," "clockwise"). Over time, "likewise" evolved to mean "in the same way" or "similarly," and later extended to "also" or "in addition." The logic is straightforward: "like-wise" literally means "in a like manner," reflecting its dual usage today.