adverb

likaledes

likewise

Definition & meaning

Likaledes means likewise, in the same way, or also. It is somewhat formal or old-fashioned.

  • Hon tackade honom, och han gjorde likaledes. — She thanked him, and he did likewise.
  • Likaledes bör kostnaderna beaktas. — The costs should also be taken into account.

Grammar & Word origin

Likaledes is an adverb and does not change form. It is historically composed of lika (“same” or “alike”) and ledes (“in a manner or direction”).

Synonyms & antonyms

  • också — “also”; a common, neutral alternative when likaledes means “in addition.”
  • på samma sätt — “in the same way”; a neutral phrase emphasizing manner.
  • likaså — “likewise” or “also”; similar in meaning and also somewhat formal.

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Examples

Arbetet var svårt och lönen likaledes låg.adverb

The work was difficult and the pay was likewise low.

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