26984 words

ditto

4 definitions • 3 examples
1
used to agree with something that has just been said, or to avoid repeating something that has been said:

Examples:

"I hate reality TV shows" "Ditto."
Local residents are opposed to the proposal. Ditto many members of the city council (= they are also opposed).
2
a symbol " that means "the same" and is used in a list to avoid writing again the word written immediately above it
3
as said before; similarly:

Examples:

It rained Saturday and it rained Sunday. Ditto Monday.
4
the symbol (〃) that means 'the same' and is written immediately under a word or phrase that you are repeating so you do not have to write it out again

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