dito — meaning in English
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English meaning
- adage noun A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.
- byword noun A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
- ditto adverb Used to mean "the same as what was just said," avoiding repetition.
- said adj Previously mentioned; referred to earlier in a document or conversation.
Senses
dito is used for these senses in English:
- adage An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.
- byword A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
- ditto That which was stated before, the aforesaid, the above, the same, likewise.
- said Mentioned earlier; aforesaid.
- so-called So named; commonly called.
byword — full definition
- noun A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
- noun A characteristic word or expression; a word or phrase associated with a person or group.
- noun Someone or something that stands as an example (i.e. metonymically) for something else, by having some of that something's characteristic traits.
- noun An object of notoriety or contempt, scorn or derision.