In the same way; also, used to add a similar point.
“The first author supports the new curfew; likewise, several community leaders back the measure.”
“Likewise, opponents of the plan agree that current funding levels are inadequate.”
'Likewise' works much like 'similarly' in Reading Part 4, linking two viewpoints that share a conclusion. Since opposing-viewpoint passages often bury subtle points of agreement inside the disagreement, catching 'likewise' can help you answer questions about shared concerns between the two sides.
Synonyms: similarly, also, in like manner