How Do You Spell DOEST LIKEWISE?

Pronunciation: [dˈə͡ʊst lˈa͡ɪkwa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the expression "doest likewise" is actually "doth likewise." The word "doth" is spelled with a "th" instead of a "t" at the end because it is using the archaic third-person singular present verb form. This means that it corresponds to "he/she/it does" in modern English. The IPA phonetic transcription for "doth" is /dʌθ/. It's important to pay attention to spelling and grammar rules, even for archaic forms, in order to communicate effectively in written language.

Common Misspellings for DOEST LIKEWISE

  • d oest likewise
  • do est likewise
  • doe st likewise
  • does t likewise
  • doest l ikewise
  • doest li kewise
  • doest lik ewise
  • doest like wise
  • doest likew ise
  • doest likewi se
  • doest likewis e
  • dozt likewise

Etymology of DOEST LIKEWISE

The phrase "doest likewise" is a combination of two words: "doest" and "likewise".

1. Doest: It is the archaic second-person singular present of the verb "do", used in Early Modern English. In this form, "do" was used as an auxiliary verb to form questions and negatives, or to emphasize the action of the main verb. The word "do" itself has Old English origins and comes from the Proto-Germanic word "dōan", meaning "to do".

2. Likewise: This is a compound of the words "like" and "wise". "Like" is derived from the Old English word "lic", meaning "similar" or "equal". "Wise" has Old English roots and comes from the Proto-Germanic word "wīsaz", which means "wise" or "clever".