in like wise

prepositional phrase

In the same way.

OriginMiddle English in like wise →
First used 15th–17th c.
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Meanings

prepositional phrase

alternative in likewise

  1. obsoleteIn the same way.First known use 15th–17th c.

    Also all the prophetes from Samuell, and thenceforth as many as have spoken, have in lykwyse tolde of these dayes.

    1526, [William Tyndale, transl.], The Newe Testamẽt […] (Tyndale Bible), [Worms, Germany: Peter Schöffer], →OCLC, Acts
    1 more example

    Brother Rosell, in my right hearty wise I commend me unto you, and in like wise unto my sister your bedfellow, &c.

    1533, Thomas Cranmer, letter

Origin

  1. Middle Englishin like wise“in like manner”
  2. Englishin like wise

From Middle English in like wise (“in like manner”).

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “in like wise,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20like%20wise.

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