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Word

ditto

Phoneticsdit·to, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈdɪtoʊ/

UK/dˈɪtəʊ/

Definitions

01likewise

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

adv. in the same way as what was just said.

adv. used to indicate that a previous statement or description applies equally to the current subject.

“My brother hated the movie, and ditto for my sister.”

“The local residents were frustrated by the lack of communication from the council, and ditto the small business owners in the area.”

Synonyms

likewisesimilarlyalso

02the symbol

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Technical

n. a mark (〃) that shows the word above should be repeated.

n. a symbol consisting of two small marks used under a word to avoid writing it again in a list.

“Instead of writing 'London' ten times, she just used a ditto mark.”

“The ledger was filled with ditto marks, indicating that the supplier for every transaction that month remained unchanged.”

Synonyms

marksymbol

03to repeat

C1 · Advanced Informal

v. to repeat what someone else has just said or done.

v. to duplicate or echo a previous action, statement, or sentiment.

“He dittoed his friend's order at the restaurant because he couldn't decide.”

“The junior senator largely dittoed the party leader's talking points during the televised debate, offering little original policy insight.”

Synonyms

repeatechoduplicate

Domain

Education

This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
Frequency
Frequent
Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
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