Cool MateMe too vs So do i
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Me too
InformalTop 1,000 (very common)
So do i
Top 2,000 (common)
Most formal: So do iMost common: Me too
| Me too | So do i | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //miː tuː//🇺🇸 //miː tu// | 🇬🇧 //səʊ duː aɪ//🇺🇸 //soʊ du aɪ// |
| Meaning | I feel the same way. | I agree with what you just said. |
| Example | I love chocolate! Me too! | I think this movie is amazing. So do I! |
| Register | Informal | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | me too moment, say me too, feel me too, sign me too | agree with someone, feel the same, share the same opinion |
| Common mistakes | 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. | 'So do I' is often confused with 'So am I' which has a different meaning., Some learners may forget to use it only in response to positive statements. |
| Usage notes | Used primarily in casual conversations to express agreement or shared feelings. Avoid in formal settings. | Used in conversation to show agreement. It can be informal among friends but is also acceptable in neutral settings. |
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Frequently asked questions: Me too vs So do i
What's the difference between Me too and So do i?
Me too: I feel the same way. So do i: I agree with what you just said.
Which is more formal: Me too and So do i?
So do i is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Me too and So do i?
Me too is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Me too: I love chocolate! Me too! So do i: I think this movie is amazing. So do I!
Can I use Me too and So do i interchangeably?
Not always. Me too and So do i 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.