Definitions
- Referring to something that has already been said or written. - Used to indicate agreement or confirmation of a previous statement. - Used to avoid repetition by indicating that the same thing applies to a subsequent item or person.
- Used to express agreement or similarity with a previous statement. - Used to indicate that the same action or behavior applies to oneself as well. - Used to say that one person's situation is similar to another's.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words express agreement or similarity with a previous statement.
- 2Both can be used to avoid repetition.
- 3Both can be used in informal and formal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Ditto is used to refer to something that has already been said or written, while likewise is used to express similarity or agreement.
- 2Function: Ditto is often used to avoid repetition, while likewise is used to add information or express similarity.
- 3Connotation: Ditto can be seen as more informal or casual, while likewise can be seen as more formal or polite.
Remember this!
Ditto and likewise are both words used to express agreement or similarity with a previous statement. However, ditto is used to refer to something that has already been said or written, while likewise is used to add information or express similarity. Additionally, ditto can be used as a noun or adverb, while likewise is only used as an adverb.
