as it were / likewise
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as it were
Used to introduce a comparison or figurative description; means something like 'in a sense' or 'so to speak'.
Nach dem langen Regen war der Garten gleichsam ein kleiner See.
After the long rain, the garden was, as it were, a small lake.
'Gleichsam' (as it were / likewise) is a word of elevated written language. It is used only very rarely in everyday spoken language.
Die Stille nach dem Sturm war gleichsam unheimlich.
The silence after the storm was, as it were, eerie.
The word is made up of 'gleich' (same/equal) and the ending '-sam'. It expresses that something happens or is 'in the same way' or 'in a similar manner'.
Er schwebte gleichsam über die Bühne.
He floated, as it were, across the stage.
As an adverb, 'gleichsam' (as it were / likewise) usually stands inside the sentence after the conjugated verb. But it can also stand in position 1, in which case the verb follows directly after it.
Die Nachricht traf ihn gleichsam wie ein Blitz.
The news struck him, as it were, like lightning.
The meaning 'sozusagen' (so to speak) is often used for figurative comparisons. The meaning 'zugleich' (at the same time), however, connects two real roles or qualities of a person or thing.
Die Wolken bildeten gleichsam eine Decke über der Stadt.
The clouds formed, as it were, a blanket over the city.
likewise / equally
'ebenso' and 'gleichsam' can both express that something applies in a similar or the same way. 'ebenso' is the normal everyday word. It is used for clear comparisons or when something also applies. 'gleichsam' sounds more elevated and is often used when describing something figuratively or cautiously, similar to 'sozusagen' (so to speak). In the sense of 'zugleich' (at the same time) or 'ebenso' (likewise), it is possible, but much less common in everyday language. For simple comparisons, 'ebenso' is more natural. 'gleichsam' is more suitable in more formal texts or in explanatory descriptions.
In seiner Rede ist Herr Weber gleichsam Gastgeber und Übersetzer für das Publikum.
In his speech, Mr. Weber is, as it were, both host and translator for the audience.
Sie bereitet die Präsentation vor, und ihr Kollege hilft ebenso mit.
She is preparing the presentation, and her colleague is helping as well.