ditto
/'ditou/
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Definition
Noun:
- A mark indicating repetition: The word "ditto" or its symbol (〃) is used in lists or tables to show that the word, phrase, or figure directly above it should be repeated.
- The same thing: Informally, "ditto" can refer to something that is identical or exactly the same as something else just mentioned.
Verb:
- To repeat or copy: To say or do the same thing as someone else; to agree with or echo a statement or action.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- In the list, I wrote "apples" and then put "ditto" for the next three lines.
- "I'm exhausted." "Ditto," she replied, meaning she felt the same way.
Verb:
- He presented his idea, and his colleague dittoed it without adding anything new.
- The committee dittoed the chairman's proposal, leading to a unanimous vote.
Advanced Usage
"Ditto marks": The symbols (〃) used to represent the word "ditto" in written lists.
- To save space, the scribe used ditto marks throughout the inventory.
As an adverb (informal): Used in speech to mean "the same" or "me too."
- "I had a great time." "Ditto!"
Variants and Related Words
- Ditto mark (n): The symbol (〃) representing "ditto."
- Dittoed (adj): Something that has been marked with ditto marks or copied.
- The dittoed forms were ready for distribution.
Synonyms
- Likewise: In the same manner; also.
- Same: Identical; not different.
- Echo: To repeat or imitate.
- Copy: To make a similar or identical version.
Related Phrases
- Say ditto to: To express agreement with someone.
- After his speech, many in the crowd were ready to say ditto to his sentiments.
Idioms
- Ditto, ditto: A humorous or emphatic way of saying "exactly the same" multiple times.
- His life story? School, work, family. Ditto, ditto for his brother.
Noun
- a mark used to indicate the word above it should be repeated
Verb
- repeat an action or statement
- The next speaker dittoed her argument