Cool MateMe too vs That makes two of us
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Me too
InformalTop 1,000 (very common)
That makes two of us
InformalTop 5,000 (fairly common)
Most common: Me too
| Me too | That makes two of us | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //miː tuː//🇺🇸 //miː tu// | 🇬🇧 //ðæt meɪks tuː əv ʌs//🇺🇸 //ðæt meɪks tuː əv ʌs// |
| Meaning | I feel the same way. | We both feel the same way. |
| Example | I love chocolate! Me too! | I’m worried about the exam tomorrow. |
| Register | Informal | Informal |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 5,000 (fairly common) |
| Collocations | me too moment, say me too, feel me too, sign me too | makes two, two of us, feel the same |
| 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. | Using it in a formal context where agreement should be stated more formally., Confusing it with 'That makes one of us' which indicates disagreement. |
| Usage notes | Used primarily in casual conversations to express agreement or shared feelings. Avoid in formal settings. | Used in casual conversations to express agreement or shared sentiment. Avoid in formal writing or discussions. |
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Frequently asked questions: Me too vs That makes two of us
What's the difference between Me too and That makes two of us?
Me too: I feel the same way. That makes two of us: We both feel the same way.
Which is more common: Me too and That makes two of us?
Me too is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Me too: I love chocolate! Me too! That makes two of us: I’m worried about the exam tomorrow.
Can I use Me too and That makes two of us interchangeably?
Not always. Me too and That makes two of us 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.