This is the 891st most frequent Japanese word.
同じく
"Similarly" or "likewise."
Here, '同じく' is used to indicate similarity or sameness in context between the subject and someone or something else.
彼も同じく大学の図書館で勉強しています。
He is also studying at the university library.
In this instance, '同じく' connects the speaker's sentiment with that of the crowd's general excitement or activity.
会場にはたくさんの人が来ており、私も同じく楽しみにしていました。
Many people came to the venue, and I too was looking forward to it.
The word '同じく' here emphasizes that the subject is carrying out actions comparable in quality or type to those previously mentioned or understood from context.