Definition

1. 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.

2. 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

1. a mark used to indicate the word above it should be repeated

Verb

1. repeat an action or statement
   • The next speaker dittoed her argument