ebenso

Based on: eben

Goethe B1 Adverb

likewise, also: ((as a wish))

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Sources for Etymology:

Check "ebenso" on DWDS.de
Biggest German Dictionary, great for etymology, usage frequency and collocations)
"ebenso" on Wiktionary (English version)
(For etymological connections across European languages. Not always accurate)
Etymonline.com - Origins of English words
My favorite source for the origin of English words.

My Articles

The meanings of “eben” and “gerade”

"eben" and "gerade" are brothers in spirit. One is about "flat", the other about "straight" and Germans use both of them in the context of time. But why? And how?

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can you start a sentence with ebenso?

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Emanuel

Reply to xv

Yes, but it sounds a bit stilted and “forced” to me.
You can find instances if you Google “ebenso will” or some other modal or helper.

How many meanings does the German word 'ebenso' have?

ebenso has 1 distinct meaning: 1. likewise, also.

What is 'ebenso' related to?

The word 'ebenso' is related to eben.

Where can I learn more about 'ebenso'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'ebenso':

The meanings of “eben” and “gerade”
"eben" and "gerade" are brothers in spirit. One is about "flat", the other about "straight" and Germans use both of them in the context of time. But why? And how?
Read article