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adverb

ebenso

similarly

Meaning of ebenso

Deutsch

auf die gleiche Art, um einen zweiten Fall anzuschließen

English

in a way that is like something else

similarly

Pronunciation

German
[ˈeːbn̩zoː]
German (Germany)

ebenso with English translation

ebenso usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Die anderen Kinder antworteten ebenso.

The other children answered similarly.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Die anderen Zimmer sind ebenso eingerichtet.

The other rooms are similarly furnished.

ebenso synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between ebenso, gleichfalls, gleichermaßen, ähnlich, entsprechend, vergleichbar, ebenso wenig, and gleich

G
🇩🇪German
gleichfalls

Often means 'likewise' or 'you too', used as a reply or to add the same thing; less about similarity, more about reciprocity or same action.

B2often
gleichermaßen
🇩🇪German

More literary/formal “equally” or “to the same degree.”

B2often
Ä
🇩🇪German
ähnlich

Means “similar” or “alike”; this is mainly an adjective, not an adverb.

B1very often
E
🇩🇪German
entsprechend

Means 'accordingly' or 'in line with that'; stresses correspondence to a rule, condition, or fact rather than simple similarity.

B2often
V
🇩🇪German
vergleichbar

Means “comparable”; used for things that can be compared by certain features.

B2often
A
🇩🇪German
analog

Usually means 'analogous' or 'by analogy'; more technical and formal, common in science, logic, or describing comparable structures.

B2often
A
🇩🇪German
auf ähnliche Weise

A direct descriptive phrase meaning 'in a similar way'; very close in meaning, but longer and often more explicit in writing.

B2often
I
🇩🇪German
in gleicher Weise

Means 'in the same way'; slightly more formal/bookish and more structured than a simple 'similar(ly)' expression.

B2often
Ä
🇩🇪German
ähnlich wie

A comparison structure meaning “similar to” or “like”; used for direct comparisons.

B1very often
E
🇩🇪German
ebenfalls

Very common neutral word meaning 'also' or 'likewise'; close to 'ebenso' but often used for simply adding another fact or action.

B2very often
G
🇩🇪German
gleichartig

Means “of the same kind” or “homogeneous”; sounds technical or scientific.

B2rare word

Advanced: broader words

E
🇩🇪German
ebenso wenig

Means “equally little” or “neither”; used in negative contexts.

B1often
G
🇩🇪German
gleich

Usually means 'same' or 'equal'; only fits 'similarly' in some contexts and is otherwise broader and less precise.

B2very often

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Questions about this word

What does ebenso mean?

in a way that is like something else

How do you pronounce ebenso?

ebenso is pronounced [ˈeːbn̩zoː].

How is ebenso used in a sentence?

The other children answered similarly. Translation: Die anderen Kinder antworteten ebenso.

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