“So Am I” vs. “So Do I”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 13, 2023
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The difference between “so am I” and “so do I”
- "So am I" is used when agreeing with a statement involving "to be," while "so do I" is used for other verbs.
- "So do I" refers to an action or opinion, while "so am I" refers to a state or condition.
- The choice between the two phrases depends on the verb used in the statement being agreed with.
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What is the definition of “so am I” and “so do I”?
So am I
- This phrase is used to express agreement with a statement that includes a form of "to be," such as "I am hungry."
- Examples of other such statements include "I am excited to see you," "I'm going to study abroad," and "I will be so tired tomorrow."
- It implies that the speaker shares the same state or condition as the person they are agreeing with.
So do I
- This phrase is used to express agreement with a statement that includes a verb other than "to be," such as "I like pizza."
- It implies that the speaker shares the same action or opinion as the person they are agreeing with.
- Examples of such statements can include "I run every morning," "I always feel anxious," and "I love the weather today."
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“So do I” is the more popular variant on the web.
So am I
10,300,000 results on the web
Examples
- A: "I'm passionate about environmental conservation." B: "So am I!"
- A: "I'm a vegetarian." B: "So am I!"
- A: "I am going to attend the conference." B: "So am I."
More popular
So do I
25,700,000 results on the web
Examples
- A: "I love swimming in the ocean." B: "So do I!"
- A: "I like to go for long walks in the park." B: "So do I!"
- A: "I enjoy attending live concerts." B: "So do I!"
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