Ditto: meaning, definitions and examples

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ditto

 

[ หˆdษชtoสŠ ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

agreement, repetition

Ditto is an informal term used to indicate that something previously stated is also applicable to the current situation or to agree with what has been said. It is derived from the Italian word 'ditto', which means 'said' or 'mentioned'. This term is commonly used in casual conversation and is often employed to mean 'same here' or 'me too'. The word can also be employed to refer to a copy or duplicate of something.

Synonyms

equally, likewise, same, similarly

Examples of usage

  • I enjoyed the movie; ditto for my friends.
  • The pasta was great, and ditto for the dessert!
  • I agree with her opinion, ditto for everyone else in the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "ditto" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น idem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ebenso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sama

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะต ัะฐะผะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ to samo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒๆง˜ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pareil

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lo mismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aynฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูุณ ุงู„ุดูŠุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stejnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rovnakรฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒๆ ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ enako

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eins og

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพะป ัะธัา›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒกแƒ’แƒแƒ•แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eyni

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lo mismo

Etymology

The word 'ditto' originates from the Italian word 'detto', which means 'said' or 'to say'. It was integrated into English in the late 17th century as a way to express agreement or repetition of a prior statement. Its initial use was in referencing repeated items in lists, where it was used to avoid repeating the same word or phrase, enhancing clarity and conciseness. Over time, 'ditto' evolved into a more general expression of concurrence and affirmation among speakers. The term became popular in informal contexts, leading to its current status as a common expression in everyday speech. Its usage in texting and online communication has further cemented its relevance in modern language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,539, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.