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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.
2.
languagereferring to something previously mentioned
- He repeated the same story again.
Adverb
mannerUS in an equal way, to an equal extentUS
- Please fold the napkins the same.
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.
having the same enthusiasm or motivation for something
They are bitten by the same bug for hiking and adventure.
result in the same outcome or effect
Whether you walk or drive, it comes to the same thing.
show very close likeness in basic character or background
The two candidates cut from the same cloth in their speeches.
facing the same situation or problem
We are all in the same boat regarding the budget cuts.
comparable in status or importance
Their company is in the same league as the industry leaders.
nevertheless or despite circumstances
She was tired, but she went just the same.
in agreement or having a shared understanding
The team is on the same page about the project goals.
referring to the same person or thing
The CEO and the founder are one and the same.
work together in a coordinated way
The team is singing from the same hymnbook during the presentation.
understand each other well
Despite their differences, they speak the same language at work.
understand each other well
Despite their differences, they talk the same language when it comes to values.
situation that happens repeatedly
It's the same old story: he promises to help but never does.
two aspects of the same thing that cannot be separated
Trust and respect are two sides of the same coin in relationships.
describe people or things as having very similar nature or character
Everyone says the two brothers are cut from the same fabric.
having similar characteristics or qualities
The two politicians are of the same stripe.
in an equal position or with equal status compared to others
All employees should be treated on the same footing here.
used to show something is true despite other facts or objections
I was tired, but I went all the same.
similar in nature or style to something
Her new book is along the same lines as her previous work.
Origin of same
Old English, same (same)
Terms with same included in their meaning
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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
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
siblings
two children born at the same birth
education
student in the same class at school
college
member of the same class in college
shared feeling
used to show sharing the same feeling
identity
show that two things are the same
opinion concurrence
have the same opinion
comparison
to the same degree or amount
locality
people living in the same area
pair
two of the same kind considered together
manner
in a way that is not the same
identical
the same in all respects
reflexive
indicates the subject and object are the same
stay the same
continue in a specified state or condition
measurement
being of the same height as something else
reflexive
used reflexively to indicate the subject and object are the same
name distinction
used to distinguish between two people with the same name
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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- French:même, également, ...
- German:gleich, ebenso, ...
- Italian:stesso, ugualmente, ...
- Spanish:mismo, de igual forma, ...
- Portuguese:igual, igualmente, ...
- Chinese:相同, 一样地, ...
- Japanese:同じ, 同じように, ...
- Arabic:نَفْس, بِالطَّرِيقَةِ نَفْسِها, ...
- Hebrew:זֶהֶה, כָּךְ, ...
- Russian:тот же, одинаково, ...
- Ukrainian:однаковий, так само, ...
- Hindi:वही, बराबर, ...
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