Ditto
adverb
Same as what has been mentioned before.
He ordered a steak, and I said, 'ditto.'
Often appears as...
- i'll have ditto
- ditto for me
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A symbol indicating that the words or figures above it are to be repeated.
She used ditto marks to repeat the list of ingredients in the recipe.
Often appears as...
- ditto mark
- ditto sign
noun
Duplicate or a copy of an original.
Could you make a ditto of this document for me?
Often appears as...
- make a ditto
- print a ditto
Usage tips
Technical
interjection
Used to express agreement with something that has just been said.
He said he was full after the meal, and I said, 'ditto.'
Often appears as...
- said ditto
- responds with ditto
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
adverb
Same as what has been mentioned before.
He ordered a steak, and I said, 'ditto.'
Often appears as...
- i'll have ditto
- ditto for me
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A symbol indicating that the words or figures above it are to be repeated.
She used ditto marks to repeat the list of ingredients in the recipe.
Often appears as...
- ditto mark
- ditto sign
noun
Duplicate or a copy of an original.
Could you make a ditto of this document for me?
Often appears as...
- make a ditto
- print a ditto
Usage tips
Technical
interjection
Used to express agreement with something that has just been said.
He said he was full after the meal, and I said, 'ditto.'
Often appears as...
- said ditto
- responds with ditto
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Agreement
Use 'ditto' to show you agree with or have the same preference as someone else.
A: 'I think this song is amazing.' B: 'Ditto!'
Pro Tip 2/3Echoing Orders
'Ditto' can quickly repeat someone's choice when ordering food or drinks.
A: 'I'll have the Caesar salad.' B: 'And ditto for me.'
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
'Ditto' is casual; avoid it in formal writing or speeches.
During a casual conversation, you can say 'ditto,' but not in a business report.
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Agreement
Use 'ditto' to show you agree with or have the same preference as someone else.
A: 'I think this song is amazing.' B: 'Ditto!'
Pro Tip 2/3Echoing Orders
'Ditto' can quickly repeat someone's choice when ordering food or drinks.
A: 'I'll have the Caesar salad.' B: 'And ditto for me.'
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
'Ditto' is casual; avoid it in formal writing or speeches.
During a casual conversation, you can say 'ditto,' but not in a business report.
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Agreement
Use 'ditto' to show you agree with or have the same preference as someone else.
A: 'I think this song is amazing.' B: 'Ditto!'
Pro Tip 2/3Echoing Orders
'Ditto' can quickly repeat someone's choice when ordering food or drinks.
A: 'I'll have the Caesar salad.' B: 'And ditto for me.'
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
'Ditto' is casual; avoid it in formal writing or speeches.
During a casual conversation, you can say 'ditto,' but not in a business report.
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And I reminded her that when she got married, she changed her name, and that she took the name of her husband. And that's the name all of us now use. We don't use it just because it's her legal name, but we use it because it's respectful. Ditto for Miss Jenner.
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The Greatest Mammal...
many animals will take advantage of that lions will simply stay in their territories and eagerly await the arrival of the wildebeest ditto the crocodiles that are stopped in those rivers which they have to cross on route then lastly there are predators that
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When the Towers Fell PIPE...
it's got to be fine him a trap back ditto when the chief said the tower came down I didn't think he meant the entire Twin Tower they're big radio towers on the top and
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3 ways to practice...
And I reminded her that when she got married, she changed her name, and that she took the name of her husband. And that's the name all of us now use. We don't use it just because it's her legal name, but we use it because it's respectful. Ditto for Miss Jenner.
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The Greatest Mammal...
many animals will take advantage of that lions will simply stay in their territories and eagerly await the arrival of the wildebeest ditto the crocodiles that are stopped in those rivers which they have to cross on route then lastly there are predators that
Video examples
When the Towers Fell PIPE...
it's got to be fine him a trap back ditto when the chief said the tower came down I didn't think he meant the entire Twin Tower they're big radio towers on the top and
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Paul Johnson
British Journalist
The only thing to be said for air travel is speed. It makes possible travel on a scale unimaginable before our present age. Between the ages of 20 and four-score I visited every country in Europe, all save two in Latin America, ditto in Africa, and most of Asia, not counting eight trips to Australia and 60 to the United States - all by air.
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Molly Ivins
American Journalist
The reason I take Rush Limbaugh seriously is not because he's offensive or right-wing, but because he is one of the few people addressing a large group of disaffected people in this country. And despite his frequent denials, Limbaugh does indeed have a somewhat cult-like effect on his ditto heads.
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Gary Johnson
American Politician
I was the Republican governor of the heavily Democratic state of New Mexico. I focused on good government, and I got it done - just like my running mate, former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld. The people of New Mexico reelected me by a comfortable margin. Ditto for Weld.
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Johan Renck
Swedish Director
The interest in character-driven content over narrative-driven ditto is increasing; that's why television steps in. Personally, I love it, since psychology and character, really, are my beacons.
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Milkha Singh
Indian Athlete
When 'Bhaag Mikha Bhaag' was released, no matter where I went - Australia, England or Canada, people around the world used to say 'Farhan is Milkha Singh's ditto copy.
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Tanith Lee
British Writer
I like writing about women, weak and strong, pathetic and heroic. I like writing about men, ditto. And all the variants of men and women, beasts and demons.
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Claire Saffitz
American Editor
Heaven is a bowl of creamed herring and onions. Ditto whitefish salad. But the real object of my desire for all things gilled is gefilte fish.
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Dirk Benedict
American Actor
A stage play requires very different craft from a book, fiction or otherwise, and ditto from a screenplay.
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Steve Coogan
British Comedian
I happen to have a public profile. Ditto newspaper editors. It's a result of what I do, not an end.
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Rohit Saraf
I love flowers, even on normal days, so they are a must-have on Valentine's. Ditto for chocolates.
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Paul Johnson
British Journalist
The only thing to be said for air travel is speed. It makes possible travel on a scale unimaginable before our present age. Between the ages of 20 and four-score I visited every country in Europe, all save two in Latin America, ditto in Africa, and most of Asia, not counting eight trips to Australia and 60 to the United States - all by air.
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Molly Ivins
American Journalist
The reason I take Rush Limbaugh seriously is not because he's offensive or right-wing, but because he is one of the few people addressing a large group of disaffected people in this country. And despite his frequent denials, Limbaugh does indeed have a somewhat cult-like effect on his ditto heads.
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Gary Johnson
American Politician
I was the Republican governor of the heavily Democratic state of New Mexico. I focused on good government, and I got it done - just like my running mate, former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld. The people of New Mexico reelected me by a comfortable margin. Ditto for Weld.
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Johan Renck
Swedish Director
The interest in character-driven content over narrative-driven ditto is increasing; that's why television steps in. Personally, I love it, since psychology and character, really, are my beacons.
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Milkha Singh
Indian Athlete
When 'Bhaag Mikha Bhaag' was released, no matter where I went - Australia, England or Canada, people around the world used to say 'Farhan is Milkha Singh's ditto copy.
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Tanith Lee
British Writer
I like writing about women, weak and strong, pathetic and heroic. I like writing about men, ditto. And all the variants of men and women, beasts and demons.
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Claire Saffitz
American Editor
Heaven is a bowl of creamed herring and onions. Ditto whitefish salad. But the real object of my desire for all things gilled is gefilte fish.
Quote examples
Dirk Benedict
American Actor
A stage play requires very different craft from a book, fiction or otherwise, and ditto from a screenplay.
Quote examples
Steve Coogan
British Comedian
I happen to have a public profile. Ditto newspaper editors. It's a result of what I do, not an end.
Quote examples
Rohit Saraf
I love flowers, even on normal days, so they are a must-have on Valentine's. Ditto for chocolates.
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