same

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The word "same" is an adjective that describes things that are unchanged or identical in some way. When we say something is "the same," we mean it is not different from something else—even if we are comparing two or more items.

Usage Instructions

• Use "same" to compare two or more things that are equal in character, nature, amount, or quality.
• You can use "the same" before a noun to indicate that two or more objects belong to the same category or have the same characteristics.

Examples

• Unchanged in character or nature: "The village stayed the same after many years."
• Equal in amount or value: "She received the same amount of money as her friend."
• Similar in kind or quality: "The curtains are the same color as the walls."
• Identical in identity: "This is the same book I read last year."

Advanced Usage

• "Same" can also be used in phrases that imply a comparison or similarity.
  • Example: "They are of the same age" means they are both the same age.
• It can express continuity or consistency: "His attitude is the same as ever," meaning it has not changed.

Word Variants

• Same (adjective): unchanged or identical.
• Same (noun): In a different context, it can refer to a member of the Sami people, indigenous to northern Scandinavia.

Different Meanings

While "same" primarily refers to likeness or sameness, in specific contexts, it can also refer to a group of people (Sami) who have a distinct cultural identity.

Synonyms

• Identical
• Equal
• Alike
• Comparable
• Uniform

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

While "same" itself doesn't have idioms or phrasal verbs, here are a couple of related phrases: - “Same old, same old”: Used to express that things are unchanged, often in a boring or routine way. - “Same difference”: This means that two things may seem different but are essentially the same in the situation being discussed.

Conclusion

The word "same" is versatile and important in English. It helps us describe similarities and make comparisons.

Academic

Adjective

1. unchanged in character or nature
   • the village stayed the same
   • his attitude is the same as ever
2. equal in amount or value
   • like amounts
   • equivalent amounts
   • the same amount
   • gave one six blows and the other a like number
   • the same number
3. closely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree
   • curtains the same color as the walls
   • two girls of the same age
   • mother and son have the same blue eyes
   • animals of the same species
   • the same rules as before
   • two boxes having the same dimensions
   • the same day next year
4. same in identity
   • the same man I saw yesterday
   • never wore the same dress twice
   • this road is the same one we were on yesterday
   • on the same side of the street

Noun

1. the language of nomadic Lapps in northern Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula
2. a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer

Synonyms

• same
• like
• Lapp
• Sami
• Saami
• Same
• Saame
• Lapplander