same
seɪm
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Definition of same - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
comparisonnot different from something else, remaining unchanged in nature
  • My answer is the same as yours.
equivalent identical unchanged
2.
languagereferring to something previously mentioned
  • He repeated the same story again.
aforementioned selfsame

Adverb

mannerUSin an equal way, to an equal extentUS
  • Please fold the napkins the same.
pretentious snobbish
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Expressions with same

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applies equally to another situation or person
She loves chocolate, and the same goes for her sister.
asking to repeat the previous action
Let's do the same again for the next meeting.
difference that does not change the result
Whether you go or stay, it's the same difference.
expresses agreement or shared experience
"I'm tired today." "Same here."
applies equally to another situation or person
She loves chocolate, and the same goes for her brother.
result in the same outcome or effect
Whether you walk or drive, it amounts to the same thing.

Origin of same

Old English, same (same)

Terms with same included in their meaning

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andconj.
connects similar
connects words or phrases of the same type
additional
one more of the same kind
family
male sibling with the same parents
unlike others
not the same as another or each other
movement
move behind someone to go to the same place
otheradj.
quantity
additional thing or person of the same type
family
female sibling sharing the same parents
siblings
either of two people born from the same pregnancy

Examples of same in a sentence

  • We kept the same routine throughout the experiment.
  • She wore the same dress to every party.
  • The twins have the same interests and hobbies.
  • Treat both applicants the same.
  • They paid us the same for half the hours.

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  1. French:même, également, ...
  2. German:gleich, ebenso, ...
  3. Italian:stesso, ugualmente, ...
  4. Spanish:mismo, de igual forma, ...
  5. Portuguese:igual, igualmente, ...
  6. Chinese:相同, 一样地, ...
  7. Japanese:同じ, 同じように, ...
  8. Arabic:نَفْس, بِالطَّرِيقَةِ نَفْسِها, ...
  9. Hebrew:זֶהֶה, כָּךְ, ...
  10. Russian:тот же, одинаково, ...
  11. Ukrainian:однаковий, так само, ...
  12. Hindi:वही, बराबर, ...
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