same1 adjectivesame2 pronounsame3 adverb
samesame1 /seɪm/ ●●● S1 W1 adjective [only before noun] 
WORD ORIGINsame1
Origin:
1100-1200 Old Norse samrTHESAURUS
used to say that two people, things, events etc are exactly like each other: · The houses on the street all look the same.· They were doing the same jobs as the men, but being paid less.
especially spoken used to say that there is very little difference between two people, things etc: · He’s just like his father.· There are insects that look exactly like green leaves.
identical things are exactly the same in every way: · The tablets were identical in size, shape, and colour.· identical names
two things that are indistinguishable are so similar that it is impossible to know which is which or to see any differences between them: · The copy was indistinguishable from the original painting.
two or more amounts, totals, levels etc that are equal are the same as each other: · Spend an equal amount of time on each essay question.
to be the same, even though you expect them to be different: · People often think that movie stars are special, but really they’re no different from anybody else.
(also can’t tell somebody/something apart) especially spoken if you can’t tell the difference between two people or things, or if you can’t tell them apart, they look, sound, or seem exactly the same to you: · Emma and Louise sound so alike on the phone that I can’t tell the difference.
Longman Language Activatorthe same one the same place, person, or thing, not a different one: · My friend and I went to the same school.· They work in different offices, but they have the same boss.· He could hardly believe that the woman sitting in front of him was the same one he'd seen on TV so many times.the same ... as: · She was born on the same day as me.· I was staying in the same hotel as Nelson Mandela. Can you believe it!
two or more people who have common aims, interests, beliefs etc have the same interests, aims, or beliefs: · We have a common goal - the creation of a united Europe.· Dating agencies try to match people with similar personalities and common interests.common ground (=opinions, beliefs etc shared between people): · There was a great deal of common ground between all the different representatives.
use this to emphasize that someone or something is the same person or thing, not a different one, when this is interesting or surprising: · This is the very same house where Shakespeare wrote most of his plays.· Television gets most of its stories from the very tabloid newspapers it is so fond of attacking.· The self-same people who complain about low-flying aircraft are the ones who will be jetting off to Florida on their holidays next year.
exactly like someone or something · They were both wearing the same shoes.· We've opened up stores in the UK and we hope to do the same in the rest of Europe.· "We always get up late on Saturdays." "It's the same in our house."look/sound/taste etc the same · The houses on the street all look the same.just the same/exactly the same (=not different in any way) · I tried three different types of wine, but they all tasted exactly the same to me.all the same · Take whichever you like - they're all the same.the same ... as · They were doing the same jobs as the men, but being paid less.
if someone or something is just like or exactly like someone or something else, there is very little difference between them: · You're just like my teacher.· There are insects that look exactly like green leaves.· This song sounds exactly like that one by The Beatles.be just/exactly like doing something: · We had often talked about emigrating to Australia. Suzie came from Melbourne, so it would be just like going home for her.
identical things are exactly the same in every way: · To me the two patterns looked identical.identical to: · The picture is identical to the one in the museum of Modern Art in New York.identical in size/colour/shape etc: · The tablets were identical in size, shape, and colour.
if you can't tell the difference between two people or things, or if you can't tell them apart , they look, sound, or seem exactly the same to you: · Emma and Louise sound so alike on the phone, I can't tell the difference.· They are identical twins and it's impossible to tell them apart.· These rap bands all sound the same to me -- I can't tell them apart.can't tell the difference between: · Don't let her help you with the gardening -- she can't tell the difference between a weed and a strawberry plant!
two people or things that are indistinguishable are so similar that it is impossible to know which is which or to see any differences between them: · In the storm the sky and sea were indistinguishable.· It was claimed that Russian and American defence policies were indistinguishable.indistinguishable from: · He tasted the cheaper wine and found it indistinguishable from a superior one.
use this especially when you expect something or someone to be different from another thing or person, but in fact they are the same: · People often think that movie stars are special in some way, but really they're no different from anybody else.· Life on the island is no different from life on the mainland.
if one thing matches another or if two things match , they look the same or have the same qualities or characteristics: · You can't go out wearing socks that don't match.· Their performance in government didn't quite match their election promises.
if you repeat or copy something word for word , you do it using exactly the same words: · Janice repeated word for word what Harold had told her.· It appears that someone has copied your essay word for word.
the same in amount or number · Both stores are charging the same price for CD players.the same height/age/price etc as · Her sister is the same age as me.· For much the same price as a flat in London, you can buy a luxury home in Barnsley.exactly the same height/age/price etc · We're both exactly the same height.
to be the same age, length etc as someone or something else: · At 14, Richard was already as tall as his father.be as old/long/strong etc as: · The loss of a pet can be just as upsetting as the death of a member of the family.
two or more amounts, totals, levels etc that are equal are the same as each other: · You should spend an equal amount of time on each question in the test.equal to: · A pint is equal to about half a litre.of equal power/strength/weight etc: · Choose two stones of roughly equal weight and size.
to the same degree: · Both schools seem equally good.· Club bosses and doormen are equally concerned about the situation.
the same as before · Now that Sam's retired, things won't be the same around here.· The people may be different, but their music remains the same.the same as · We went to the office Christmas party, but it was just the same as last year's.the same as ever · School's the same as ever - too much work and not enough time to do what I really want!just the same/exactly the same (=not changed in any way) · I hadn't seen John for ages, but he was still just the same.
if someone or something hasn't changed , they are the same as they were before, even though you have not seen them for a long time: · I went back to my old school for a visit - it hadn't changed.· He hasn't changed at all - he's still crazy about football.
still the same, especially after a long period of time when there would usually have been a lot of changes: · She kept her son's bedroom unchanged for years after his death.· On going back to visit the village after almost twenty years, Mrs Simons was surprised to find it unchanged.remain unchanged: · They speak an Indian language which has remained virtually unchanged for centuries.
the same as before, and not changed or affected by something that has happened: remain unaffected: · The rest of the world was in recession, but the Soviet economy remained unaffected.unaffected by: · The Queen's role remains the same, apparently unaffected by the changes and upheavals of recent years.
always the same to continue to be the same and not change: · The word 'sheep' doesn't take 's' in the plural - the ending stays the same.· Tamara lived in a government apartment, and the rent stayed the same for five years.
an amount, temperature, rate etc that is constant stays the same and does not change: · It is important to store wine at a constant temperature.remain constant: · The number of deaths from road accidents has remained constant over the last five years.
always staying the same in your beliefs, your behaviour, the quality of your work etc: · She is one of the most consistent players on the tennis circuit.· To secure our future, we need a consistent economic strategy.consistent in: · Judges must be firm, fair and consistent in their application of the law.
not changing, even when conditions or situations change: · Unlike us, most animals have needs that are fixed and unchanging.· She always had the same unchanging expression on her face, whatever mood she was in.
when something is the same in all its parts a thing or group that is uniform has the same appearance or characteristics in all its parts: · The temperature must be uniform in every area of the reactor.· The postal system operates a uniform price structure, so it always costs the same to send a letter.uniform in: · Grade A vegetables have to be uniform in size and without marks or blemishes.
formal having the same characteristics in every part, so that every single person or thing in a group is the same: · Women are not a homogeneous group.· Computers check whether each text is stylistically homogeneous.
to make things the same also standardise British to make sure that a particular type of product, service, activity etc is always made or done in exactly the same way: · They are standardising all the equipment throughout the area and bringing it up to British Standards safety requirements.· At first there were several competing designs of electric plug-sockets, but these were standardized in the 1920s.
to change something such as a rule or system so that it is the same as another generally accepted rule or system: · Our wage levels should be brought into line with those of our competitors.· There have been calls for the total abolition of car tax, which would bring car prices into line with those in the rest of Europe.
when facts, situations, or numbers are the same if facts or situations correspond , they are the same as each other or have the same effect: · The dates quoted in these two documents do not correspond.correspond with: · The witness's statements correspond with the available evidence.correspond to: · His own domestic situation did not correspond very closely to his ideal of a loving, equal partnership.
if something that is said, written, or done is consistent with a particular idea or piece of information, it says the same thing or follows the same principles: · The figures in the accounts must be consistent with the information given in the annual report.· Charging these very high fines is hardly consistent with your policy of "user-friendly banking'.· This sort of repression is not consistent with a democratic system.
if two pieces of information agree with each other, they are the same, and so they are both likely to be correct: · I'll have to check these calculations again -- the totals don't agree.agree with: · Your story doesn't agree with what the police have told us.
if a piece of information tallies with another, they are the same; if two sets of numbers tally , they add up to the same thing.: · Check both sets of results to see if they tally.tally with: · His account of the discovery of the body tallied with the testimony of his wife.
if two people's ideas, opinions, or wishes coincide , they are the same, even though this may be completely by chance: · For once our wishes coincided. We both wanted a quick divorce.coincide with: · His views coincided perfectly with our thinking.· Even if her advice does not coincide with what you want, I advise you to follow it.
if information from one place matches up with information from another, both sets of information are the same, which shows that they are both correct: · I've questioned both suspects and so far their stories just don't match up. One of them must be lying.match up with: · You must make sure that your sales figures match up with your receipts at the end of each week.
having the same position, effect, value etc as something else · Compared with the corresponding period last year, average temperatures have been low.· The removal of American nuclear forces brought a corresponding withdrawal of Russian troops.· A big fall in steel productivity caused a corresponding decrease in profits.
having the same importance, purpose, or value as something else: · He was fined $50 but given the choice of doing the equivalent amount of community work.· The US Congress is roughly equivalent to the British Parliament.equivalent to: · His monthly US salary is equivalent to a year's pay here in Mexico.
someone who has the same position in another company, organization, or group · Belgian government officials are discussing the matter with their counterparts in France.· Eighteenth-century urban dwellers lived in much worse conditions than their modern counterparts.
someone who has the same job as someone else in a different organization: · The project was run jointly by Morris and his opposite number in the New York office.· After years of communication by telephone she finally met her opposite number in the Spanish government.
to have the same beliefs, ideas, or opinions as someone else having the same attitudes and beliefs and enjoying the same things as someone else: · Being with like-minded people makes my job much more enjoyable.· She convinced a group of like-minded friends to join her trekking in the Himalayas.
to have the same opinions, attitudes, and feelings as someone else, so that you understand each other very well: · My mother and I just aren't on the same wavelength -- she just can't understand why I don't want to get married.
to have the same opinions as someone else and agree about most things, so that you can exchange ideas easily and easily understand: · Politically they are our enemies, but when it comes to trade I think we speak the same language.· When your sales, marketing, and production people are all speaking the same language, it pays real dividends.
to have the same ideas and attitudes as a group, society, country etc and be easily accepted by it: · I'm not sure you're quite in tune with the philosophy of the organization.· Sartre's novels and plays were in tune with the revolutionary spirit of post-war France.
when you do not care because you will be happy whatever happens British /don't care American to not care because you will be happy with whatever happens or with whatever someone decides: · "What would you like to do tonight?" "I don't mind. You decide."· "Do you want white bread or wheat?" "I don't care. Either one is fine."don't mind where/what/how etc: · Honestly, I don't mind whether Linda comes with us or not.· They won't care if we're a few minutes late.
especially British, spoken to not care what happens or what is decided, especially when someone has asked you what you would prefer: · "Do you want to sit in the front seat or the back?'' "I'm not fussy.''be not fussy where/what/which etc: · I'm not fussy where I stay, as long as it's cheap.be not fussy about: · She's not fussy about what kind of car she drives.· He's not very fussy about his appearance, is he?
spoken say this when you do not mind what happens because it does not affect you or cause you any problems: · You can come on Thursday or Friday -- it makes no difference to me.· We can go out to eat if you want - it's all the same to me.· Mamet says it makes no difference to him what a movie costs, as long as it's a good movie.
spoken informal say this when someone asks you which one of two things you would prefer, and you want to tell them that you do not mind what is decided: · "Do you want to watch the news or the late night film?'' "I'm easy.''
spoken say this when you do not care what someone else does because it does not affect you in any way: · It's no skin off our nose if they don't want to come along.· If my sister wants to throw her money away, then fine. It's no skin off my nose.
spoken say this when someone has told you what they are going to do, and even though you do not think it is a good idea, you do not care whether they do it or not: · "I think I'll just stay home tonight." "Suit yourself."· "Do you mind if I sit here?'' "Suit yourself,'' she said, without looking up.
usual use this about something that usually happens or something that someone usually does or uses: · She was sitting in her usual chair by the fire.· All the usual people were there.colder/better/slower etc than usual: · It seemed colder than usual in the house.· We've sold more than the usual amount of coal this year.it is usual for somebody to do something: · Is it usual for him to be so late?
someone's normal behaviour or habit is what they usually do in a particular situation: · She went to bed at her normal time of eleven o'clock.· It used to be normal practice to live at home with your parents until you got married.normal for: · Don't worry if Mike seemed rude - that's normal for him.be normal for somebody to do something: · It's normal for young children to misbehave sometimes.
to be the thing that most people do or think: · Going to church on Sunday used to be the norm in most households.· In the building industry, short-term employment contracts are the norm.· Smoking is no longer the norm but the exception.
usually done on a particular occasion or at a particular time of year: · We were presented with the customary bottle of champagne.it is customary to do something: · It's customary to kiss the bride at a wedding.as is customary: · As is customary, you will be paid a fixed fee for the job.
something that is routine is done as part of the normal process of working, doing a job etc: · A major electrical fault was found during a routine safety inspection.· The hospital carried out some routine tests.· Do you mind if I ask you a few questions? It's just routine.
informal use this about something that you have seen or heard many times before: · They always come up with the same old excuses for why they can't deliver on time.· They still sing the same old songs, but the audiences love it!the same old story (=use this when it is annoying that the same thing always happens): · It's always the same old story. They're two or three goals up, and then they relax and end up losing.
stock phrases, questions, answers, excuses etc are the ones that people usually use - use this about phrases, questions etc that have been used so often that they are no longer effective: · Her speech contained all the stock phrases about increasing productivity and reducing costs.· The same questions seem to be asked every time, and he gives his stock answers.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
It is those same people who voted for the Democrats who now complain about their policies. That’s funny – Simon said exactly the same thing. The furniture is made in much the same (=almost the same) way as it was 200 years ago. He’s the same old Peter – moody and irritable.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES ‘Another drink?’ ‘Yes, same again (=the same drink again), please.’ Ultimately, their ideas amount to the same thing. The two candidates responded to the question in exactly the same way. Many industries have been forced to cut jobs and it looks like the electronics industry is going the same way. At meetings, we just keep going over the same ground (=talking about the same things). We were both thinking along the same lines (=in the same way). the exact spot where the king was executed Nine women gained weight, and four stayed the same. There was more humour, in much the same vein. My sister and I were married on the very same (=exactly the same) day.
It is those same people who voted for the Democrats who now complain about their policies. (=the same person or thing and not a different one – used to emphasize that what you are saying seems surprising) We stood in front of the very same house in which Shakespeare wrote his plays.
We stood in front of the very same house in which Shakespeare wrote his plays. That’s funny – Simon said exactly the same thing. The furniture is made in much the same (=almost the same) way as it was 200 years ago. He’s the same old Peter – moody and irritable. ‘Another drink?’ ‘Yes, same again (=the same drink again), please.’ Ultimately, their ideas amount to the same thing.· Similar student protests took place on the same day in other towns.
informal (=exactly the same thing/way etc)· If you’d been there, you’d have done the exact same thing.
The two candidates responded to the question in exactly the same way.· He made the usual excuses for not coming.· Whenever the trains are late, it's always the same old excuse.
(=to the same amount)· The roads were congested but not to the same extent as in London.
· He did not intend to meet the same fate as his companion.
(=in the same state or condition as other people or things) The new law puts women on an equal legal footing with men. Many of the old polytechnics are now on the same footing as universities.
The new law puts women on an equal legal footing with men. Many of the old polytechnics are now on the same footing as universities. Many industries have been forced to cut jobs and it looks like the electronics industry is going the same way. At meetings, we just keep going over the same ground (=talking about the same things).· I’d like to see you make the same kind of effort in practice that you make in the game.
We were both thinking along the same lines (=in the same way). (=a marriage between two homosexual people, which is not legal in many places)· a proposal to allow same-sex marriage in the state
· We won’t make the same mistake again.
(=be different from or similar to other things of the same type)· He clearly comes from a different mould than his brother.
· He always closed the windows in the same order.
· Each of the murders has followed a similar pattern.
· A lot of people are in the same position.
· He had intended to return by the same route.
· The water vole is about the same size as a rat.
· We had the same sort of background.
the exact spot where the king was executed Nine women gained weight, and four stayed the same.· We have similar musical tastes.
· Their tastes in movies were very different.
· They use the same type of axe as a tool and a weapon.
There was more humour, in much the same vein. My sister and I were married on the very same (=exactly the same) day. (=agree)· They were all of the same view.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► same old same oldPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► as much/as many/the same again► be singing from the same hymn book/sheet► not be in the same league (as somebody/something)► be of one mind/of the same mind/of like mind► under the same roof/under one roof► same-sex couple/relationship etc► be singing from the same hymn sheet/book► it’s the same story here/there/in ...► be/get tarred with the same brush► two sides of the same coin► be on the same/a different wavelength
1not different a)the same person, place, thing etc is one particular person etc and not a different one: - The same difference of sense recurs in the following: 79.
- The same differences are evident in pay disparity, which is greatest at doctoral universities and the least at four-year colleges.
- I want to win, but by the same token, I don't want to hurt Sam's confidence.
- And, by the same token, the world will come to be filled with the links in this causal chain.
- But by the same token it is most likely that in their own interests they would scrutinize the work of contemporary photographers.
- But by the same token, it can be understood more or less differently.
- Conversely, by the same token, no statement is immune to revision.
- It would forfeit, by the same token, any claim to be recognised as law.
- Space-time is therefore an extremely stiff medium, and by the same token small-amplitude waves carry large energies.
- The boat lunges forward and yet almost by the same token lunges back again.
- The inducement to give is greater, but by the same token there is a cost to the Exchequer in lost revenue.
- And Fakhru was in the same boat: calm because he was prepared for the inevitable disaster.
- Everyone is in the same boat today.
- If marriage is a boat, then many of us are in the same boat!
- So we are in the same boat with our ancestors!
- We should all be in the same boat.
- Are you supposed to press these two buttons at the same time?
- Charlie and I arrived at the same time.
- His wife had a baby at the same time as Elaine.
- Karl and I were hired at the same time.
- So you want to talk to them, identify that they are a candidate, and then give them the test all at the same time?
- The media's criticism can be hard to take. But at the same time, we've got to keep doing our jobs.
- We've launched an appeal, and at the same time we are sending out supplies, shelters, and blankets.
- We both started talking at the same time.
- You must have been at Harvard at the same time as I was.
- And there was firing and screaming and hollering at the same time.
- But at the same time most people find the expression of their individuality through work.
- Each document is at the same time unique and existing in a thousand places.
- I wanted to throw up, pass out, scream and cry at the same time.
- Once we had five homicides on trial at the same time.
- Remarkably, they can still swill and swagger at the same time, weaving toward an exit.
- She felt an absolute wreck, yet at the same time she felt acutely self-aware.
- So a television picture changed at the same time as you saw your ex-lover walking down the road opposite.
- And even if it is not significant, it has the potential to be so-which amounts to the same thing.
- And literature will amount to the same thing: all writers are copycats.
- At once she thought: I could have taken two thousand, three - it would come to the same thing.
- Or rather, politics and morality come to the same thing.
- Or they act as if they do, which comes to the same thing.
- Since it formed a halo over the puck, did that amount to the same thing?
- The public purse would not get anything; after all, it all comes to the same thing.
- When electrical currents flow they produce magnetic fields and so it is possible that these two therapies amount to the same thing.
- For those who claimed to have seen or heard it all before, racism was always the same old story.
- It's always the same old story.
- It seems to be the same old story.
- Oh, you know - it's the same old story.
- Sounds like the same old story really.
- Everyone is in the same boat today.
- If marriage is a boat, then many of us are in the same boat!
- So we are in the same boat with our ancestors!
- We should all be in the same boat.
- He's a performer who is frequently mentioned in the same breath as Mick Jagger.
- She said everything looked perfect, but in the same breath she suggested moving the couch more over to the window.
- But in the same breath, they threatened to flood the streets of Belgrade if he betrays them.
- It wallows in the worst excesses of sentimentality and adopts a moral tone that condemns and condones misbehaviour in the same breath.
- Mostly when they are mentioned they are mentioned in the same breath as legacies.
- No, perhaps you'd better not mention loo paper in the same breath as Easter eggs.
- Nor has he condemned right-wing extremism without condemning the rarer left-wing sort in the same breath.
- The adventure which we set ourselves was this: to try and experience myth and actuality in the same breath.
- Then, almost in the same breath, he turned on his heel and strode out of the room without another word.
- Unpredictable recordings like this one keep him from being mentioned in the same breath as the Rippingtons.
- Kohl later said that German unity and European integration were "two sides of the same coin."
- Although its meat is delicious, there is no special demand for it, and the same goes for its hard-wearing wool.
- And the same goes for operations management or marketing.
- Children learn to speak by copying what they hear, and Suzuki believes the same goes for music.
- Much the same goes for the autobiography, which was completed in 1991.
- Raising injection pressures brings particulates down but puts NOx up; the same goes for many other design changes.
- Stripes always look good when they are vertical and the same goes for the soft edges of these stripes.
- We now know that the same goes for all our particles of inheritance.
- You might find the same goes for the bewildering layers of search aids built 1E5.x and Windows 98.
- Many of their supporters think of the two brothers as one and the same.
- At one and the same time he seemed to accept every word and yet to be stricken with fear.
- At this stage we don't know if they are one and the same person.
- But it is still wrong to think that here research and higher education are one and the same thing.
- For several long stretches, the road and a large sandy wash are one and the same.
- The two Taylors are one and the same.
- Therefore the actual being that contains each possible world is one and the same being that contains all possible worlds.
- Victor and vanquished, he was beginning to think, came together in art and were one and the same.
- Writing as he did, Marx left the inevitable impression that he and history were one and the same.
- Birmingham and I are more often on the same page in the hymn book on the issues than I and Sen.
- Both words are on the same page of the dictionary, but of course you know that.
- I feel uncomfortable even writing about them on the same page.
- In several cases, we marked the same word more than once, even though the referenced are on the same page.
- Recognise a large number of different Fonts on the same page.
- Try to place them on the same page so you can see they all work together.
- WordPerfect will always keep that number of lines together on the same page.
- Politically they are our enemies, but when it comes to trade I think we speak the same language.
- When your sales, marketing, and production people are all speaking the same language, it pays real dividends.
- His actions now speak the same language.
- If we're to communicate, you and I, we have to be sure we're speaking the same language.
- Some one from industry might be seen by employers as speaking the same language as they do themselves. 5.
- They spoke the same language of progress, and shared a cautious trust that they knew could be relied on.
- They seemed to speak the same language.
- Very likely he expects a bambina - even Constanza found they didn't speak the same language any more.
- We speak the same language, share similar interests.
- It's the same old story - too much work and not enough time.
He sits in the same chair every night. They went to the same school.same as She was born on the same day as me. It is those same people who voted for the Democrats who now complain about their policies.the very same (=the same person or thing and not a different one – used to emphasize that what you are saying seems surprising) We stood in front of the very same house in which Shakespeare wrote his plays. b)used to say two or more people, things, events etc are exactly like each other: Both women were wearing the same dress. The same thing could happen again.same as He gets the same pay as me but he gets his own office.just/exactly the same something That’s funny – Simon said exactly the same thing. The furniture is made in much the same (=almost the same) way as it was 200 years ago.RegisterIn written English, people often prefer to say that two amounts or values are equal rather than the same:· They demanded equal pay for work of equal value.2not changing used to say that a particular person or thing does not change: Her perfume has always had the same effect on me. He’s the same old Peter – moody and irritable.3at the same time a)if two things happen at the same time, they both happen together: Kate and I both went to live in Spain at the same time. b)used when you want to say that something else is also true: We don’t want to lose him. At the same time, he needs to realise that company regulations must be obeyed.4amount/come to the same thing to have the same result or effect: It doesn’t matter whether she was happy to leave or not. It amounts to the same thing – she’s gone.5the same old story/excuse etc informal something that you have heard many times before – used especially to show disapproval: It’s the same old story – his wife didn’t really love him.6same old same old spoken used to say that a situation has not changed, when this is boring or annoying but you did not really expect it to change: Nothing interesting's going on - just same old same old.7same difference spoken used to say that different actions, behaviour etc have the same result or effect: ‘I could mail the letter or send a fax in the morning.’ ‘Same difference. It still won’t get there on time.’8by the same token formal for the same reasons – used when you want to say that something else is also true, especially something very different or surprising: I realise that he hasn’t come up with any new ideas, but by the same token we haven’t needed any.9be in the same boat to be in the same difficult situation that someone else is in: Others in her profession are in the same boat.THESAURUSthe same used to say that two people, things, events etc are exactly like each other: · The houses on the street all look the same.· They were doing the same jobs as the men, but being paid less.just like/exactly like especially spoken used to say that there is very little difference between two people, things etc: · He’s just like his father.· There are insects that look exactly like green leaves.identical identical things are exactly the same in every way: · The tablets were identical in size, shape, and colour.· identical namesindistinguishable two things that are indistinguishable are so similar that it is impossible to know which is which or to see any differences between them: · The copy was indistinguishable from the original painting.equal two or more amounts, totals, levels etc that are equal are the same as each other: · Spend an equal amount of time on each essay question.be no different from somebody/something to be the same, even though you expect them to be different: · People often think that movie stars are special, but really they’re no different from anybody else.can’t tell the difference (also can’t tell somebody/something apart) especially spoken if you can’t tell the difference between two people or things, or if you can’t tell them apart, they look, sound, or seem exactly the same to you: · Emma and Louise sound so alike on the phone that I can’t tell the difference.same1 adjectivesame2 pronounsame3 adverb
samesame2 ●●● S1 W1 pronoun Longman Language Activatorthe same one
the same place, person, or thing, not a different one: · My friend and I went to the same school.· They work in different offices, but they have the same boss.· He could hardly believe that the woman sitting in front of him was the same one he'd seen on TV so many times.the same ... as: · She was born on the same day as me.· I was staying in the same hotel as Nelson Mandela. Can you believe it!
two or more people who have common aims, interests, beliefs etc have the same interests, aims, or beliefs: · We have a common goal - the creation of a united Europe.· Dating agencies try to match people with similar personalities and common interests.common ground (=opinions, beliefs etc shared between people): · There was a great deal of common ground between all the different representatives.
use this to emphasize that someone or something is the same person or thing, not a different one, when this is interesting or surprising: · This is the very same house where Shakespeare wrote most of his plays.· Television gets most of its stories from the very tabloid newspapers it is so fond of attacking.· The self-same people who complain about low-flying aircraft are the ones who will be jetting off to Florida on their holidays next year.
exactly like someone or something · They were both wearing the same shoes.· We've opened up stores in the UK and we hope to do the same in the rest of Europe.· "We always get up late on Saturdays." "It's the same in our house."look/sound/taste etc the same · The houses on the street all look the same.just the same/exactly the same (=not different in any way) · I tried three different types of wine, but they all tasted exactly the same to me.all the same · Take whichever you like - they're all the same.the same ... as · They were doing the same jobs as the men, but being paid less.
if someone or something is just like or exactly like someone or something else, there is very little difference between them: · You're just like my teacher.· There are insects that look exactly like green leaves.· This song sounds exactly like that one by The Beatles.be just/exactly like doing something: · We had often talked about emigrating to Australia. Suzie came from Melbourne, so it would be just like going home for her.
identical things are exactly the same in every way: · To me the two patterns looked identical.identical to: · The picture is identical to the one in the museum of Modern Art in New York.identical in size/colour/shape etc: · The tablets were identical in size, shape, and colour.
if you can't tell the difference between two people or things, or if you can't tell them apart , they look, sound, or seem exactly the same to you: · Emma and Louise sound so alike on the phone, I can't tell the difference.· They are identical twins and it's impossible to tell them apart.· These rap bands all sound the same to me -- I can't tell them apart.can't tell the difference between: · Don't let her help you with the gardening -- she can't tell the difference between a weed and a strawberry plant!
two people or things that are indistinguishable are so similar that it is impossible to know which is which or to see any differences between them: · In the storm the sky and sea were indistinguishable.· It was claimed that Russian and American defence policies were indistinguishable.indistinguishable from: · He tasted the cheaper wine and found it indistinguishable from a superior one.
use this especially when you expect something or someone to be different from another thing or person, but in fact they are the same: · People often think that movie stars are special in some way, but really they're no different from anybody else.· Life on the island is no different from life on the mainland.
if one thing matches another or if two things match , they look the same or have the same qualities or characteristics: · You can't go out wearing socks that don't match.· Their performance in government didn't quite match their election promises.
if you repeat or copy something word for word , you do it using exactly the same words: · Janice repeated word for word what Harold had told her.· It appears that someone has copied your essay word for word.
the same in amount or number · Both stores are charging the same price for CD players.the same height/age/price etc as · Her sister is the same age as me.· For much the same price as a flat in London, you can buy a luxury home in Barnsley.exactly the same height/age/price etc · We're both exactly the same height.
to be the same age, length etc as someone or something else: · At 14, Richard was already as tall as his father.be as old/long/strong etc as: · The loss of a pet can be just as upsetting as the death of a member of the family.
two or more amounts, totals, levels etc that are equal are the same as each other: · You should spend an equal amount of time on each question in the test.equal to: · A pint is equal to about half a litre.of equal power/strength/weight etc: · Choose two stones of roughly equal weight and size.
to the same degree: · Both schools seem equally good.· Club bosses and doormen are equally concerned about the situation.
the same as before · Now that Sam's retired, things won't be the same around here.· The people may be different, but their music remains the same.the same as · We went to the office Christmas party, but it was just the same as last year's.the same as ever · School's the same as ever - too much work and not enough time to do what I really want!just the same/exactly the same (=not changed in any way) · I hadn't seen John for ages, but he was still just the same.
if someone or something hasn't changed , they are the same as they were before, even though you have not seen them for a long time: · I went back to my old school for a visit - it hadn't changed.· He hasn't changed at all - he's still crazy about football.
still the same, especially after a long period of time when there would usually have been a lot of changes: · She kept her son's bedroom unchanged for years after his death.· On going back to visit the village after almost twenty years, Mrs Simons was surprised to find it unchanged.remain unchanged: · They speak an Indian language which has remained virtually unchanged for centuries.
the same as before, and not changed or affected by something that has happened: remain unaffected: · The rest of the world was in recession, but the Soviet economy remained unaffected.unaffected by: · The Queen's role remains the same, apparently unaffected by the changes and upheavals of recent years.
always the same to continue to be the same and not change: · The word 'sheep' doesn't take 's' in the plural - the ending stays the same.· Tamara lived in a government apartment, and the rent stayed the same for five years.
an amount, temperature, rate etc that is constant stays the same and does not change: · It is important to store wine at a constant temperature.remain constant: · The number of deaths from road accidents has remained constant over the last five years.
always staying the same in your beliefs, your behaviour, the quality of your work etc: · She is one of the most consistent players on the tennis circuit.· To secure our future, we need a consistent economic strategy.consistent in: · Judges must be firm, fair and consistent in their application of the law.
not changing, even when conditions or situations change: · Unlike us, most animals have needs that are fixed and unchanging.· She always had the same unchanging expression on her face, whatever mood she was in.
when something is the same in all its parts a thing or group that is uniform has the same appearance or characteristics in all its parts: · The temperature must be uniform in every area of the reactor.· The postal system operates a uniform price structure, so it always costs the same to send a letter.uniform in: · Grade A vegetables have to be uniform in size and without marks or blemishes.
formal having the same characteristics in every part, so that every single person or thing in a group is the same: · Women are not a homogeneous group.· Computers check whether each text is stylistically homogeneous.
to make things the same also standardise British to make sure that a particular type of product, service, activity etc is always made or done in exactly the same way: · They are standardising all the equipment throughout the area and bringing it up to British Standards safety requirements.· At first there were several competing designs of electric plug-sockets, but these were standardized in the 1920s.
to change something such as a rule or system so that it is the same as another generally accepted rule or system: · Our wage levels should be brought into line with those of our competitors.· There have been calls for the total abolition of car tax, which would bring car prices into line with those in the rest of Europe.
when facts, situations, or numbers are the same if facts or situations correspond , they are the same as each other or have the same effect: · The dates quoted in these two documents do not correspond.correspond with: · The witness's statements correspond with the available evidence.correspond to: · His own domestic situation did not correspond very closely to his ideal of a loving, equal partnership.
if something that is said, written, or done is consistent with a particular idea or piece of information, it says the same thing or follows the same principles: · The figures in the accounts must be consistent with the information given in the annual report.· Charging these very high fines is hardly consistent with your policy of "user-friendly banking'.· This sort of repression is not consistent with a democratic system.
if two pieces of information agree with each other, they are the same, and so they are both likely to be correct: · I'll have to check these calculations again -- the totals don't agree.agree with: · Your story doesn't agree with what the police have told us.
if a piece of information tallies with another, they are the same; if two sets of numbers tally , they add up to the same thing.: · Check both sets of results to see if they tally.tally with: · His account of the discovery of the body tallied with the testimony of his wife.
if two people's ideas, opinions, or wishes coincide , they are the same, even though this may be completely by chance: · For once our wishes coincided. We both wanted a quick divorce.coincide with: · His views coincided perfectly with our thinking.· Even if her advice does not coincide with what you want, I advise you to follow it.
if information from one place matches up with information from another, both sets of information are the same, which shows that they are both correct: · I've questioned both suspects and so far their stories just don't match up. One of them must be lying.match up with: · You must make sure that your sales figures match up with your receipts at the end of each week.
having the same position, effect, value etc as something else · Compared with the corresponding period last year, average temperatures have been low.· The removal of American nuclear forces brought a corresponding withdrawal of Russian troops.· A big fall in steel productivity caused a corresponding decrease in profits.
having the same importance, purpose, or value as something else: · He was fined $50 but given the choice of doing the equivalent amount of community work.· The US Congress is roughly equivalent to the British Parliament.equivalent to: · His monthly US salary is equivalent to a year's pay here in Mexico.
someone who has the same position in another company, organization, or group · Belgian government officials are discussing the matter with their counterparts in France.· Eighteenth-century urban dwellers lived in much worse conditions than their modern counterparts.
someone who has the same job as someone else in a different organization: · The project was run jointly by Morris and his opposite number in the New York office.· After years of communication by telephone she finally met her opposite number in the Spanish government.
to have the same beliefs, ideas, or opinions as someone else having the same attitudes and beliefs and enjoying the same things as someone else: · Being with like-minded people makes my job much more enjoyable.· She convinced a group of like-minded friends to join her trekking in the Himalayas.
to have the same opinions, attitudes, and feelings as someone else, so that you understand each other very well: · My mother and I just aren't on the same wavelength -- she just can't understand why I don't want to get married.
to have the same opinions as someone else and agree about most things, so that you can exchange ideas easily and easily understand: · Politically they are our enemies, but when it comes to trade I think we speak the same language.· When your sales, marketing, and production people are all speaking the same language, it pays real dividends.
to have the same ideas and attitudes as a group, society, country etc and be easily accepted by it: · I'm not sure you're quite in tune with the philosophy of the organization.· Sartre's novels and plays were in tune with the revolutionary spirit of post-war France.
busy use this to join two words or phrases when the second one has the opposite meaning to the first one, or when the second one is surprising after the first one, or when one is negative and one is positive: · I called but there was no one there.· He's short and not really handsome, but women still find him attractive.· They struggled in the first half, but still won 98-82.· She tried to read the message, but couldn't.· Tom's grandfather is over 80, but he still plays golf.· "Gone with the Wind' was a great movie, but it was a little long.· In the US it is normal for the police to carry guns, but not in Britain.
formal use this when saying something that is surprising after what you have just said, or that is very different from it: · It was a terrible accident. Nevertheless, air travel is still the safest form of transport.· December saw a more than average rainfall; however, the possibility of a drought is still strong.· War is never welcome, nonetheless, I believe that we must defend our country.but nevertheless/nonetheless: · The leaves aren't particularly dangerous, but nevertheless they are not something you'd want your child or pet to eat.
use this at the beginning of a sentence when you have just mentioned one side of an argument or situation and you are going to mention the opposite side: · Nuclear power is relatively cheap. On the other hand, you could argue that it's not safe.· The hamburger was tough and overcooked. The fries, on the other hand, were terrific, and well worth the money.but on the other hand: · You want to help your kids as much as you can, but on the other hand, you've got to be careful to help them learn on their own.
also mind you British spoken use this when you have just said one thing and you now want to say something very different about it, for example when you give an advantage and then a disadvantage: · Teaching is an interesting job. Then again, it can be very stressful too.· This trip is going to be very expensive. Still, we don't go away very often.· I'd love to travel around the world. Mind you, I wouldn't want to go on my own.· My parents are happy to lend me the money. All the same, I do feel guilty about it.
formal use this to introduce a fact that seems surprising after what you have just said: · The sun was shining, yet it was quite cold.· Last summer there was a drought, yet some people were still watering their lawns every day.
written use this to say that although something is true of one person, thing, or situation, it is not true of another: · Some house plants thrive if placed near a window with plenty of sunlight while others prefer to be in a more shaded spot.· American cars are generally too large for the Japanese market, whereas Japanese cars are popular in the US.
use this to introduce a fact or opinion that makes what you have just said less strong or definite: · Dan's been very ill, although he's better now.· I don't really like classical music, though I did enjoy that Pavarotti concert.· They're a very nice couple, although I very seldom see them these days.
use this at the end of a sentence to add a fact or opinion that makes what you have just said seem less important , or to add a different fact or opinion: · I think she's Swiss. I'm not sure, though.· George did say one nice thing, though.
use this to say that something is true in spite of the fact that you have just mentioned: · Try to run on a soft surface, such as grass. Even so, you may start having knee problems.but even so: · She had only seen Matthew Godden once before, but even so she recognized him instantly.· The fines for speeding are large, but even so, they are not always a deterrent.
spoken use this for introducing the reason why something is not possible: · I'd like to come and live here, only it's too expensive.· I would have asked them to stay with us, except we don't have enough room.
not like someone or something else if something or someone is different , they are not like something or someone else, or they are not like they were before: · You look different. Have you had your hair cut?· People are all so different. You can never tell how they will react.· Things are different now, since John left.· We've painted the door a different colour.different from something/somebodyalso different than something/somebody American: · This computer's different from the one I used in my last job.· Life today is different than ten, fifteen years ago.completely/totally different: · I'd like a totally different look in the kitchen - something brighter and more modern.
different from - use this especially when two things or people are not at all similar: · Walking in the hills isn't like walking down the street - it can be very dangerous.not at all like/nothing like (=completely different from): · She's very shy - not at all like her sister.· James was nothing like I'd expected, from what I had heard.not look/sound like: · The voice on the answering machine didn't sound like Anna's at all.
different - use this especially when two things are similar but are not exactly like each other, or when one of them is not as good as the other: · The two designs are similar but not the same. Which do you prefer?· I prefer having my own house. Living in a rented flat really isn't the same.not the same as: · I've tried Mexican food here in London, but it just isn't the same as in Mexico.
if things of the same type vary , they are all different from each other: · Methods of treatment vary according to the age and general health of the patient.vary considerably/greatly/widely: · Prices of video cameras vary considerably.vary in price/quality/size etc: · The hotel rooms vary in size, but all have televisions and telephones.
formal if two things differ , they have different qualities or features: · People's abilities differ, but their rights and opportunities should be the same.differ from: · Scottish law has always differed from English law.differ in cost/size/appearance etc: · A lot of painkillers are basically the same, differing only in cost.differ greatly/widely: · Opinions on the subject differ greatly.
if one thing contrasts with another thing, the difference between them is very easy to see and is sometimes surprising: · His extrovert personality contrasts with his sister's quiet, shy character.· The snow was icy and white, contrasting with the brilliant blue sky.contrast sharply/markedly with something (=to be extremely different): · These results contrast sharply with those of similar tests carried out in Australia.
a method, way of behaving etc that is a departure from the usual one is different, new, and unusual: · Such methods are, of course, a departure from traditional medical practice.mark/represent/signal a departure from something: · The move represented a departure from the government's commitment to finding a peaceful solution to the crisis.
things that are diverse are different from each other and cover a wide range of possible styles, types etc: · The music college aims to encourage talents as diverse as members of symphony orchestras and pop groups.· diverse political viewsa diverse range of something: · People enter the organisation from a diverse range of social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
the same in number, amount, level etc as something else · You should spend an equal amount of time on each question in the test. · Dilute the syrup with an equal volume of water, stir and serve with ice.equal to · The alcohol in a pint of beer is equal to that in two glasses of wine.· The distance between A and B in the diagram is equal to the diameter of the circle, C.of equal size/length/weight/power/strength etc · When facing an opponent of equal strength, Barker's speed gives her a big advantage.
something that is as old, strong, long etc as something else is of equal age, strength, length etc: · At fourteen Jeremy was already as tall as his father.· The nation was once more as strong as the other major powers in Europe.· Harry was lively and intelligent, but not as good-looking as his older brother.
if two amounts, levels etc are the same they are equal: · The northern route is longer than the southern one, but the fare is the same.· The experiment was repeated by Professor Schwartz, and the results were the same.be the same size/weight/power etc: · The two cars are roughly the same size, and have similar engines.be the same height/age etc as: · Her sister is the same age as me.exactly/roughly the same: · We're both exactly the same height.
something such as an amount, level, or quantity that is equivalent to something else has an equal effect or result but is not completely the same as it: · If these prizes are not in stock we will send you an equivalent gift of the same value.equivalent to: · The volcanic eruption on Krakatoa had an explosive power equivalent to 20,000 tons of TNT.· Unemployed workers receive welfare payments and rent assistance equivalent to 50% of their usual income.
to be exactly equal to a number, amount, or level - used especially in technical or scientific contexts: · Air pressure at sea level equals 1.03kg per square centimetre.· The most efficient basis for the trade of goods is when demand equals supply.
to be equal in number or amount to something that is itself already very high or very great: · The only cars which could match the acceleration of the Ferraris were the Shelby Cobras and Aston Martins.· Forming alliances with other countries was the only way to match the power of the enemy.
to increase quickly enough to remain equal to something else which is also increasing quickly: · There has been a constant expansion of the city boundaries to keep pace with a growing population.· Working-class incomes have generally kept pace with increases in the cost of living.
like something or someone else similar to something or someone: · The houses here are like the ones in northern France.· My mother has a car like yours.look/feel/sound/smell/taste like: · She laughed like a child and played with her hair.· This is such beautiful material - it feels like silk.· It looks a bit like a cactus.something like (=fairly similar): · This superb almost-flourless chocolate cake is something like a brownie for grownups.nothing like (=not at all similar): · Life at college was nothing like I expected.
if one thing is similar to another, or if two or more things are similar , they are like each other: · I know how you feel, because I have a similar problem.· It's bigger than Jim's room, but it's very similar.· When you look at these two carpets, you can see that the patterns are very similar.similar to: · Do you have anything similar to this material but cheaper?· The Marines also experimented with fast-attack vehicles, similar to dune buggies.
if two or more things or people are alike , they are very similar in some way: · You lawyers are all alike. You just talk a lot, tell a few lies, and send the bill.· I think my mother and I are very much alike in some ways.· As the personal computer market matured, computer makers have realized that not all PC buyers are alike.look/think/sound etc alike: · The album is boring - all of their songs sound alike.
very similar: · Soldiers are much the same throughout the world.much the same as: · Bodie looks much the same as the day the mines closed down.much the same....as/that: · The glass is still made in much the same way as it was 100 years ago.· The warranty would cover the electric car's battery pack in much the same way that gasoline engines are protected.look/feel/smell/taste much the same: · All these wines taste much the same.
to be similar in appearance or character: · Geraldine resembled her mother in every way.· Addis Ababa soon resembled an armed camp.closely resemble: · We have produced a cloth made of pineapple fibre, closely resembling cotton but stronger.bear a strong/close/striking resemblance to: · She's seventy-six, short, round and fair, and bears a strong resemblance to my own grandmother.bear some/little/no resemblance to: · The London of the new millennium bears little resemblance to the London of my youth.
similar in size, number, quality etc so that a comparison is possible: · Climatic conditions in the two countries are roughly comparable.comparable with/to: · The size of a dolphin's brain is comparable to a human's.comparable in size/importance etc: · The planet Pluto is comparable in size to our Moon.
if something is akin to something else, it is very similar to it in character - used especially in literature: · It's a language closely akin to Arabic, and most Syrians would understand it.· It was with a feeling akin to despair that I realized the car was not going to start.
ways of politely saying no when someone offers you something use this as a polite way of saying no when someone offers you something: · "More coffee?" "No thanks."· If someone offers you a cigarette, just say no thanks.
use this when you do not want something which someone has offered you, but you are grateful that they asked: · "Do you want to come in our car?" "I've already got a lift, thanks all the same."· "Can you come for dinner on Saturday?" "Thanks all the same, but I'm afraid I'm busy on Saturday."
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Your measurements are exactly the same as Dana’s.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES ‘Another drink?’ ‘Yes, same again (=the same drink again), please.’ Ultimately, their ideas amount to the same thing. The two candidates responded to the question in exactly the same way. Many industries have been forced to cut jobs and it looks like the electronics industry is going the same way. At meetings, we just keep going over the same ground (=talking about the same things). We were both thinking along the same lines (=in the same way). the exact spot where the king was executed Nine women gained weight, and four stayed the same. There was more humour, in much the same vein. My sister and I were married on the very same (=exactly the same) day.
Your measurements are exactly the same as Dana’s. ‘Another drink?’ ‘Yes, same again (=the same drink again), please.’ Ultimately, their ideas amount to the same thing.· Similar student protests took place on the same day in other towns.
informal (=exactly the same thing/way etc)· If you’d been there, you’d have done the exact same thing.
The two candidates responded to the question in exactly the same way.· He made the usual excuses for not coming.· Whenever the trains are late, it's always the same old excuse.
(=to the same amount)· The roads were congested but not to the same extent as in London.
· He did not intend to meet the same fate as his companion.
(=in the same state or condition as other people or things) The new law puts women on an equal legal footing with men. Many of the old polytechnics are now on the same footing as universities.
The new law puts women on an equal legal footing with men. Many of the old polytechnics are now on the same footing as universities. Many industries have been forced to cut jobs and it looks like the electronics industry is going the same way. At meetings, we just keep going over the same ground (=talking about the same things).· I’d like to see you make the same kind of effort in practice that you make in the game.
We were both thinking along the same lines (=in the same way). (=a marriage between two homosexual people, which is not legal in many places)· a proposal to allow same-sex marriage in the state
· We won’t make the same mistake again.
(=be different from or similar to other things of the same type)· He clearly comes from a different mould than his brother.
· He always closed the windows in the same order.
· Each of the murders has followed a similar pattern.
· A lot of people are in the same position.
· He had intended to return by the same route.
· The water vole is about the same size as a rat.
· We had the same sort of background.
the exact spot where the king was executed Nine women gained weight, and four stayed the same.· We have similar musical tastes.
· Their tastes in movies were very different.
· They use the same type of axe as a tool and a weapon.
There was more humour, in much the same vein. My sister and I were married on the very same (=exactly the same) day. (=agree)· They were all of the same view.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► as much/as many/the same again► be singing from the same hymn book/sheet► not be in the same league (as somebody/something)► be of one mind/of the same mind/of like mind► under the same roof/under one roof► same-sex couple/relationship etc► be singing from the same hymn sheet/book► it’s the same story here/there/in ...► be/get tarred with the same brush► two sides of the same coin► be on the same/a different wavelength
1the same a)used to say that two or more people or things are exactly like each other: - We can go out to eat if you want - it's all the same to me.
- Well, if it's all the same to you, we would rather be the judges of that.
- "I'm really thirsty." "Yeah, same here."
- But there are no plans to do the same here.
- I will do the same here with my stack of left halves.
- It's the same here in the home.
- It's the same here, but they do all get listened to and they get a reply.
- The smash sequel has already taken the United States by storm and is now doing the same here.
- The stars looked almost the same here as they did on the other side of the world.
- For something is about to happen, and once it happens, nothing will ever be the same again.
- If they are right, technicians' overtime sheets will never be the same again.
- It was the same again on the Monday.
- Life would never be the same again.
- Roast beef may never taste the same again.
- She leaves him, returns, and while their relationship is never quite the same again, they get engaged.
- When I arrived back in Glasgow on 10 June I wondered if anything was going to be the same again.
- You breed, willy-nilly, and lo and behold! you find life isn't ever going to be the same again.
- Temperatures were in the mid-80s today; expect more of the same for the weekend.
- In these still pools, more of the same kind of clay is laid down.
- The abolition of the poll tax is widely welcomed until we consider what will replace it - simply more of the same.
- Their views are the old ones: more of the same will get us there.
- There was more of the same in the drawers.
- This is more of the same.
- When they died it was more of the same.
- "We always get up late on Saturdays." "It's the same in our house."
- Both stores are charging the same price for CD players.
- For much the same price as a flat in London, you can buy a luxury home in Barnsley.
- He could hardly believe that the woman sitting in front of him was the same one he'd seen on TV so many times.
- Her sister is the same age as me.
- I hadn't seen John for ages, but he was still just the same.
- I tried three different types of wine, but they all tasted exactly the same to me.
- I was staying in the same hotel as Nelson Mandela. Can you believe it!
- My friend and I went to the same school.
- Now that Sam's retired, things won't be the same around here.
- Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C. The same is true for strawberries and spinach.
- School's the same as ever - too much work and not enough time to do what I really want!
- She was born on the same day as me.
- Take whichever you like - they're all the same.
- The houses on the street all look the same.
- The people may be different, but their music remains the same.
- They were both wearing the same shoes.
- They were doing the same jobs as the men, but being paid less.
- They work in different offices, but they have the same boss.
- Things just won't be the same without you around.
- "Have a happy New Year!" "Thanks - same to you."
- The potatoes were a little overcooked, but delicious all the same.
- He made beer the same way as his grandfather had and today it's brewed just the same way.
- My father was a Hasid but he wanted us to know the Scriptures just the same.
- Some have felt they were all the same, maybe even the Apostle John.
- The look will be different, but the content, the coverage and the crack will be just the same.
- These strips are all the same, a sort of busy evolutionary seashore.
- Trout fishing is often a great challenge, but rewarding just the same, with gorgeous colored fish and the streamside beauty.
- Well, if it's all the same to you, we would rather be the judges of that.
- Yet all the same, progress resulted.
- All the same, it would have been nice to go.
- But drink it all the same.
- Hencke had discovered during the last few days of wretched weather that doorways were not all the same.
- It's just a toy, but it's astonishing all the same.
- The certificates, however, were not all the same.
- These strips are all the same, a sort of busy evolutionary seashore.
- We might speak different languages but we're all the same.
- Well thought, all the same!
- Yet all the same, progress resulted.
- Everyone is in the same boat today.
- If marriage is a boat, then many of us are in the same boat!
- So we are in the same boat with our ancestors!
- We should all be in the same boat.
- He's a performer who is frequently mentioned in the same breath as Mick Jagger.
- She said everything looked perfect, but in the same breath she suggested moving the couch more over to the window.
- But in the same breath, they threatened to flood the streets of Belgrade if he betrays them.
- It wallows in the worst excesses of sentimentality and adopts a moral tone that condemns and condones misbehaviour in the same breath.
- Mostly when they are mentioned they are mentioned in the same breath as legacies.
- No, perhaps you'd better not mention loo paper in the same breath as Easter eggs.
- Nor has he condemned right-wing extremism without condemning the rarer left-wing sort in the same breath.
- The adventure which we set ourselves was this: to try and experience myth and actuality in the same breath.
- Then, almost in the same breath, he turned on his heel and strode out of the room without another word.
- Unpredictable recordings like this one keep him from being mentioned in the same breath as the Rippingtons.
- Kohl later said that German unity and European integration were "two sides of the same coin."
- Although its meat is delicious, there is no special demand for it, and the same goes for its hard-wearing wool.
- And the same goes for operations management or marketing.
- Children learn to speak by copying what they hear, and Suzuki believes the same goes for music.
- Much the same goes for the autobiography, which was completed in 1991.
- Raising injection pressures brings particulates down but puts NOx up; the same goes for many other design changes.
- Stripes always look good when they are vertical and the same goes for the soft edges of these stripes.
- We now know that the same goes for all our particles of inheritance.
- You might find the same goes for the bewildering layers of search aids built 1E5.x and Windows 98.
- Many of their supporters think of the two brothers as one and the same.
- At one and the same time he seemed to accept every word and yet to be stricken with fear.
- At this stage we don't know if they are one and the same person.
- But it is still wrong to think that here research and higher education are one and the same thing.
- For several long stretches, the road and a large sandy wash are one and the same.
- The two Taylors are one and the same.
- Therefore the actual being that contains each possible world is one and the same being that contains all possible worlds.
- Victor and vanquished, he was beginning to think, came together in art and were one and the same.
- Writing as he did, Marx left the inevitable impression that he and history were one and the same.
- Birmingham and I are more often on the same page in the hymn book on the issues than I and Sen.
- Both words are on the same page of the dictionary, but of course you know that.
- I feel uncomfortable even writing about them on the same page.
- In several cases, we marked the same word more than once, even though the referenced are on the same page.
- Recognise a large number of different Fonts on the same page.
- Try to place them on the same page so you can see they all work together.
- WordPerfect will always keep that number of lines together on the same page.
- Politically they are our enemies, but when it comes to trade I think we speak the same language.
- When your sales, marketing, and production people are all speaking the same language, it pays real dividends.
- His actions now speak the same language.
- If we're to communicate, you and I, we have to be sure we're speaking the same language.
- Some one from industry might be seen by employers as speaking the same language as they do themselves. 5.
- They spoke the same language of progress, and shared a cautious trust that they knew could be relied on.
- They seemed to speak the same language.
- Very likely he expects a bambina - even Constanza found they didn't speak the same language any more.
- We speak the same language, share similar interests.
- It's the same old story - too much work and not enough time.
The coins may look the same but one’s a forgery.same as Your measurements are exactly the same as Dana’s. Thanks for your help – I’ll do the same for you one day. b)used to say that a particular person or thing does not change: Things just won’t be the same without Sam.RegisterIn written English, people often prefer to say that an amount or level remains constant rather than stays the same.2(and the) same to you! spoken a)used as a reply to a greeting: ‘Merry Christmas!’ ‘And the same to you, Ben.’ b)used as an angry reply to a rude remark: ‘Up yours!’ ‘Same to you!’3just/all the same in spite of a particular situation, opinion etc: I realise she can be very annoying, but I think you should apologise all the same.4all the same in spite of something that you have just mentioned: I’m not likely to run out of money but, all the same, I’m careful.5it’s all the same to somebody used to say that someone does not mind what decision is made, would be pleased with any choice, or does not really care: If it’s all the same to you, I’ll go this weekend.6same here spoken used to say that you feel the same way as someone else: ‘I’m exhausted.’ ‘Same here!’7(the) same again used to ask for another drink of the same kind8more of the same another person, thing etc like the one just mentioned: He has produced a string of thrillers, and this movie is just more of the same. → one and the same at one2(17)GRAMMAR: Patterns with same• You usually say the same: · They both gave the same reason for leaving.· I’d like the same sort of car. I · The buildings all look the same. ✗ They both gave a same reason. | I’d like a same sort of car.• You say the same as: · His answer was the same as mine. ✗Don’t say: the same like mine | the same with mine• You can also say this same or that same followed by a noun, to emphasize it: · At that same moment, the telephone rang.same1 adjectivesame2 pronounsame3 adverb
samesame3 ●●● S1 W1 adverb COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES ‘Another drink?’ ‘Yes, same again (=the same drink again), please.’ Ultimately, their ideas amount to the same thing. The two candidates responded to the question in exactly the same way. Many industries have been forced to cut jobs and it looks like the electronics industry is going the same way. At meetings, we just keep going over the same ground (=talking about the same things). We were both thinking along the same lines (=in the same way). the exact spot where the king was executed Nine women gained weight, and four stayed the same. There was more humour, in much the same vein. My sister and I were married on the very same (=exactly the same) day.
‘Another drink?’ ‘Yes, same again (=the same drink again), please.’ Ultimately, their ideas amount to the same thing.· Similar student protests took place on the same day in other towns.
informal (=exactly the same thing/way etc)· If you’d been there, you’d have done the exact same thing.
The two candidates responded to the question in exactly the same way.· He made the usual excuses for not coming.· Whenever the trains are late, it's always the same old excuse.
(=to the same amount)· The roads were congested but not to the same extent as in London.
· He did not intend to meet the same fate as his companion.
(=in the same state or condition as other people or things) The new law puts women on an equal legal footing with men. Many of the old polytechnics are now on the same footing as universities.
The new law puts women on an equal legal footing with men. Many of the old polytechnics are now on the same footing as universities. Many industries have been forced to cut jobs and it looks like the electronics industry is going the same way. At meetings, we just keep going over the same ground (=talking about the same things).· I’d like to see you make the same kind of effort in practice that you make in the game.
We were both thinking along the same lines (=in the same way). (=a marriage between two homosexual people, which is not legal in many places)· a proposal to allow same-sex marriage in the state
· We won’t make the same mistake again.
(=be different from or similar to other things of the same type)· He clearly comes from a different mould than his brother.
· He always closed the windows in the same order.
· Each of the murders has followed a similar pattern.
· A lot of people are in the same position.
· He had intended to return by the same route.
· The water vole is about the same size as a rat.
· We had the same sort of background.
the exact spot where the king was executed Nine women gained weight, and four stayed the same.· We have similar musical tastes.
· Their tastes in movies were very different.
· They use the same type of axe as a tool and a weapon.
There was more humour, in much the same vein. My sister and I were married on the very same (=exactly the same) day. (=agree)· They were all of the same view.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► as much/as many/the same again► be singing from the same hymn book/sheet► not be in the same league (as somebody/something)► be of one mind/of the same mind/of like mind► under the same roof/under one roof► same-sex couple/relationship etc► be singing from the same hymn sheet/book► it’s the same story here/there/in ...► be/get tarred with the same brush► two sides of the same coin► be on the same/a different wavelength
1the same (as) in the same way: - It does not seem to have had the same connotations as the contemporary concept of adolescence.
- It should be pointed out that different neural net-work architectures will generate different output results for the same problem.
- She and Vivian laughed at the same jokes and ridiculed the same conventions.
- The deadline for comments on the document, which should be sent to the same address, is 6 November.
- The most helpful sources of support are more likely to be the parents of other children who have experienced the same trauma.
- They shared the same solidness, that same truculence, above all, the same dislike.
- This often happens when independent organizations seek to make sense of different providers offering the same service.
- Two weeks ago, the same survey showed Dole with a 49 percent to 48 percent lead over Clinton.
- He works hard, same as you.
- But she was not the same as them, she could not pretend to be.
- Earnings were A $ 423. 4 million, about the same as the year before.
- Obviously, self-respect was not the same as disrespect.
- San Francisco Registrar Germaine Wong said turnout in the city was about the same as the statewide average.
- The benchmark 30-year Treasury bond yielded 5. 97 percent, the same as yesterday.
- The height of the casing limits the L range to three horizontal full-length 16-bit slots, the same as its predecessor.
- This is the same as saying information delivered in a particular form is more useful in certain applications than in others.
- Everyone is in the same boat today.
- If marriage is a boat, then many of us are in the same boat!
- So we are in the same boat with our ancestors!
- We should all be in the same boat.
- He's a performer who is frequently mentioned in the same breath as Mick Jagger.
- She said everything looked perfect, but in the same breath she suggested moving the couch more over to the window.
- But in the same breath, they threatened to flood the streets of Belgrade if he betrays them.
- It wallows in the worst excesses of sentimentality and adopts a moral tone that condemns and condones misbehaviour in the same breath.
- Mostly when they are mentioned they are mentioned in the same breath as legacies.
- No, perhaps you'd better not mention loo paper in the same breath as Easter eggs.
- Nor has he condemned right-wing extremism without condemning the rarer left-wing sort in the same breath.
- The adventure which we set ourselves was this: to try and experience myth and actuality in the same breath.
- Then, almost in the same breath, he turned on his heel and strode out of the room without another word.
- Unpredictable recordings like this one keep him from being mentioned in the same breath as the Rippingtons.
- Kohl later said that German unity and European integration were "two sides of the same coin."
- Although its meat is delicious, there is no special demand for it, and the same goes for its hard-wearing wool.
- And the same goes for operations management or marketing.
- Children learn to speak by copying what they hear, and Suzuki believes the same goes for music.
- Much the same goes for the autobiography, which was completed in 1991.
- Raising injection pressures brings particulates down but puts NOx up; the same goes for many other design changes.
- Stripes always look good when they are vertical and the same goes for the soft edges of these stripes.
- We now know that the same goes for all our particles of inheritance.
- You might find the same goes for the bewildering layers of search aids built 1E5.x and Windows 98.
- Many of their supporters think of the two brothers as one and the same.
- At one and the same time he seemed to accept every word and yet to be stricken with fear.
- At this stage we don't know if they are one and the same person.
- But it is still wrong to think that here research and higher education are one and the same thing.
- For several long stretches, the road and a large sandy wash are one and the same.
- The two Taylors are one and the same.
- Therefore the actual being that contains each possible world is one and the same being that contains all possible worlds.
- Victor and vanquished, he was beginning to think, came together in art and were one and the same.
- Writing as he did, Marx left the inevitable impression that he and history were one and the same.
- Birmingham and I are more often on the same page in the hymn book on the issues than I and Sen.
- Both words are on the same page of the dictionary, but of course you know that.
- I feel uncomfortable even writing about them on the same page.
- In several cases, we marked the same word more than once, even though the referenced are on the same page.
- Recognise a large number of different Fonts on the same page.
- Try to place them on the same page so you can see they all work together.
- WordPerfect will always keep that number of lines together on the same page.
- Politically they are our enemies, but when it comes to trade I think we speak the same language.
- When your sales, marketing, and production people are all speaking the same language, it pays real dividends.
- His actions now speak the same language.
- If we're to communicate, you and I, we have to be sure we're speaking the same language.
- Some one from industry might be seen by employers as speaking the same language as they do themselves. 5.
- They spoke the same language of progress, and shared a cautious trust that they knew could be relied on.
- They seemed to speak the same language.
- Very likely he expects a bambina - even Constanza found they didn't speak the same language any more.
- We speak the same language, share similar interests.
- It's the same old story - too much work and not enough time.
‘Rain’ and ‘reign’ are pronounced the same, even though they are spelt differently. Everyone had to dress the same as a well-known historical figure.2same as somebody spoken just like someone else: I have my pride, same as anyone else.