ditto
word
Definition
'Ditto' is used to mean 'the same' or 'as above.' It indicates you want to repeat what was just said or written, rather than writing it again.
Usage & Nuances
'Ditto' is informal and common in written lists, charts, or quick replies (especially in texts or casual speech). It can show agreement in conversation. Avoid in formal writing.
Spanish: ídem - igualPortuguese (BR): ídem - igualPortuguese (PT): ídem - igualChinese (Simplified): 同上 - 一样Chinese (Traditional): 同上 - 一樣Hindi: इसी तरह - वहीArabic: نفس الشيء - مثلهBengali: ডিটো - একইRussian: то же самое - дитоJapanese: 同じ - ディトーVietnamese: tương tự - giống vậyKorean: 나도 같아 - 디토Turkish: aynısı - dittoUrdu: ڈِٹو - وہیIndonesian: sama - idem
Example Sentences
He ordered pizza for lunch, and I said, 'Ditto.'
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Write your name and age on the form. For the rest, just put 'ditto'.
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My favorite movie? 'Ditto'—the same as yours!
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You love chocolate? Ditto! I can't resist it either.
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I'll be late to the meeting. 'Ditto,' I'll text them too.
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She laughed when I said 'Ditto' to her vacation plans.
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