Cool MateAnd so would you vs Exactly vs Me too
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
And so would you
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Exactly
Top 1,000 (very common)A2adverb
Me too
InformalTop 1,000 (very common)
| And so would you | Exactly | Me too | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ænd səʊ wʊd jʊ//🇺🇸 //ænd soʊ wʊd ju// | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪɡˈzæktli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪɡˈzæktli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //miː tuː//🇺🇸 //miː tu// |
| Meaning | A phrase used to agree with or confirm someone's statement. | In a precise or accurate manner. | I feel the same way. |
| Example | I believe that it will be successful, and so would you. | The instructions say to follow the recipe exactly for the best results. | I love chocolate! Me too! |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Beyond 10,000 (less common) | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | - | A2 | - |
| Part of speech | adverb | ||
| Collocations | And so would you agree, And so would you think, And so would you say | exactly right, exactly what, exactly the same, exactly how, know exactly | me too moment, say me too, feel me too, sign me too |
| Antonyms | - | approximately, roughly | - |
| Common mistakes | Using it in a formal context where a more formal phrase is appropriate., Confusing it with 'So would I', which has a slightly different emphasis., Omitting 'and' at the beginning, which changes the meaning. | 'Exactly' is often confused with 'correctly' — they have different nuances., Learners sometimes use 'exact' instead of 'exactly' in adverbial contexts., Misplaced in sentences, such as using it at the beginning instead of near the verb. | Confused with 'me neither' - 'me too' is for agreement, 'me neither' is for disagreement., Using in inappropriate contexts, like formal speeches., Assuming it's appropriate for all situations - it's generally informal. |
| Usage notes | Used in conversation to express agreement. Can be informal depending on context. Typically not used in formal writing. | Use 'exactly' to emphasize precision or correctness. It's suitable for both spoken and written contexts. Avoid in overly casual conversations where a simpler term may suffice. | Used primarily in casual conversations to express agreement or shared feelings. Avoid in formal settings. |
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Frequently asked questions: And so would you vs Exactly vs Me too
What's the difference between And so would you, Exactly, and Me too?
And so would you: A phrase used to agree with or confirm someone's statement. Exactly: In a precise or accurate manner. Me too: I feel the same way.
Can you show an example of each?
And so would you: I believe that it will be successful, and so would you. Exactly: The instructions say to follow the recipe exactly for the best results. Me too: I love chocolate! Me too!
Can I use And so would you, Exactly, and Me too interchangeably?
Not always. And so would you, Exactly, and Me too are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.