Meaning of the word ditto in English

What does ditto mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ditto

US /ˈdɪt̬.oʊ/

UK /ˈdɪt.əʊ/

the same again; used to avoid repeating a word or phrase already used

Example:

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She said she was tired, and I said ditto.

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He ordered a coffee, and I'll have ditto.

Synonym:

a mark (″) placed under a word or passage in a list to indicate that it is to be repeated from the line above.

Example:

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Use a ditto mark to indicate repeated items in the list.

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The column showed 'Apples', then 'Oranges', then ditto.

Synonym:

idem mark repeat mark

to repeat something that has been said or done

Example:

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He just dittoed everything I said.

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I'll ditto your order.

Synonym:

repeat copy replicate mimic echo