ditto
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for ditto, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adverb — Used to mean "the same as what was just said," avoiding repetition.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use ditto
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Borrowed in the 1600s from an Italian dialect form of detto, "said" — the past participle of dire, "to say," from Latin dicere.
Full origin of ditto →Frequently asked questions
What does “ditto” mean?
The word “ditto” means used to mean "the same as what was just said," avoiding repetition. In plain terms, a quick way of saying "same here" or "as above," without repeating yourself.
How do you pronounce “ditto”?
“Ditto” is pronounced DIH-toh (/ˈdɪtoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “ditto” in a sentence?
Here is “ditto” used in a sentence: “"I loved that movie." "Ditto.".”
What part of speech is “ditto”?
Depending on how it is used, “ditto” can be an adverb and a noun.
Where does the word “ditto” come from?
The word “ditto” dates back to around 1600 and comes from Latin. Borrowed in the 1600s from an Italian dialect form of detto, "said" — the past participle of dire, "to say," from Latin dicere.
Is “ditto” a common word?
“Ditto” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “ditto” have?
“Ditto” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: used to mean "the same as what was just said," avoiding repetition.