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Definition of same in English: sameadjective seɪm 1Identical; not different. she was saying the same thing over and over I have never made the same mistake since I'm the same age as you are the very same people who practised all the rules are now the most sceptical with clause he put on the same costume that he had worn in Ottawa she was still the same old Beth Example sentencesExamples - Christian crusaders and missionaries had the same aim under a different banner.
- Although the language used is different, the same grievances are being aired.
- Different shops gave entirely different recommendations for the same person.
- What he did say was that the website said the same thing in different words, and that the difference was only subtle.
- How can we all be so different with almost the same physical features and emotional needs?
- HP additionally made it possible to run processors of different speeds in the same server.
- For such a small place you would expect the price of the same item in different stores to be almost identical.
- Sets of books would be used by different teachers to teach the same subject in different classes.
- It's funny how different people remember the same event in different ways.
- The colour-coded chart in his office tells the same story in a different way.
- It tells the stories of three families of different culture in the same borough of London and is an exuberant read.
- Is this a different ship or the same ship that is believed to have sunk off Kochi?
- Cells from the same species and of the same type can glycosylate differently.
- In a small universe, light from the same source would arrive in the same place from different directions.
- These are both the same drug, under different names, used to control angina.
- Research shows that even experienced educators differ when assessing the same event.
- Her clothes, the same ones I saw her wearing last, a white t-shirt and combat trousers.
- It can't be co-incidence that we're guided to the same place by different people!
- So she put her hair up in the same ponytail as last night and casually put on any clothes.
- Different parts of the same plant, such as the flowers or seeds, can have very different actions.
Synonyms the identical, the very same, selfsame, one and the same, the very - 1.1 Not having changed; unchanged.
he's worked at the same place for quite a few years Example sentencesExamples - Try to take the medicine about the same time each day.
- He hopes to do the same kind of program in Houston next year.
- I like getting up at the same time every day.
- However, the dating system has stayed the same.
- I think some of these home shows have the same effect.
- IDC predicts growth will remain the same over the next five years.
- The more things change the more they stay the same.
Synonyms unchanging, unchanged, changeless, unvarying, unvaried, invariable, constant, consistent, uniform, regular - 1.2 Used to emphasize that one is referring to a particular, unique person or thing.
people will always notice if you wear the same shirt two days running they drank out of the same glass Example sentencesExamples - The same mixture, she notes, is often found in drunkards.
- Twenty-seven Bulgarian servicemen were injured in the same attack, with six reported at the start of this week to be in a critical condition.
- The same hopes, the same dreams, a shared humanity that transcends everything else that may set us apart.
- Casting has been announced for the London premiere of Sister Act, the new musical comedy based on the hit film of the same name.
- They're using a coating composed of nano particles made of silica, the same material glass is made from.
- No medals for guessing that's how a certain race ended up roughly the same distance with exactly the same name.
- Liberals argue that all members of society must compromise some personal freedoms so that other members of the same society are not curtailed in their freedom.
- The Yiddish language may have many, many expressions for one and the same thing, let's say for a beggar.
- It should be apparent that in general I shall be applying the same principles that I considered appropriate in my previous reasons.
- In place of Watkin's Folly, indeed on the exact same spot, was built the Empire Stadium.
- Too many companies are trying the same gambit.
- However, they are all at the same emotional development stage, more or less.
- And although they were the same stories they were told differently every time.
- The same number was subsequently transferred to a Honda Accent.
- Next week's teaser promises more of the same quirky humor and clever writing.
- This is the same Senate that Blagojevich took part in swearing in today.
- He looked up at the ceiling and remembered that it was the same isolation room where Watson used to place him after training with Rufus.
- Anyone else making the same statement would be guilty of "an attempt to claim equality with God or displace him."
- Three years ago, the two men met at the same stage of the Australian Open.
- On another occasion, these same slogans were etched onto the windows of her car with permanent etching fluid.
- 1.3this/that same Referring to a person or thing just mentioned.
that same year I went to Boston Example sentencesExamples - Many New Toronto residents still use that same transit route to get in and out of the city.
- This single parent family would have been unable to rent privately in this same neighbourhood.
- During this same period, my home telephone and my mobile phone were subject to nuisance calls.
- As well, they left us with that same old promise that the band will soon be putting out an album.
- I feel far safer as a cyclist in traffic than as a pedestrian walking along that same road.
- Any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing another person for this same purpose.
- It is just eleven years ago that Stradbally won a bronze medal for heritage in this same competition.
- But give that same man the means to grow or catch his own food, and he will feed his family for a lifetime.
- The reality is that, if everyone made that same move, the Tories would win an outright victory.
- Seems that he and a rowing buddy of his were going to take this same class, only they got to the gym too late.
Synonyms selfsame, aforesaid, aforementioned
2Of an identical type; exactly similar. they all wore the same clothes Example sentencesExamples - The girl who acted in the very same ways I did, driven by the same madness and the same motives.
- We all wear the same clothes to show our Primary Cross, that is, what trait shows up primarily.
- Both wore the same clothes, a square scarlet red cloth hung from their hip and they both wore black trousers.
- We get up about the same time every day, eat the same sorts of things, and put on the same sort of clothes.
- They dress in the same style clothes and adorn themselves with the same accessories.
Synonyms matching, identical, alike, duplicate, carbon-copy, twin, paired, coupled, double, indistinguishable, interchangeable, corresponding, equivalent, parallel, (all) of a piece, like, like (two) peas in a pod, comparable, similar, correlative, congruent, tallying, agreeing, concordant, consonant unchanging, unchanged, changeless, unvarying, unvaried, invariable, constant, consistent, uniform, regular
pronoun seɪm 1the sameThe same thing as something previously mentioned. I'll resign and encourage everyone else to do the same Example sentencesExamples - The same is true of the West's response, which has been all about creating an image of purposefulness.
- In other matters of form, the opening scenes were very much the same as in previous years.
- The basal hydroponic solution used was the same as that described previously.
- There was only the one herd restricted, which is the same as in the previous year.
- The rate of price rises since January actually exceeds the rate for same period last year.
- The third photograph is of another young woman possibly the same as in the previous one.
- The present format of the draw will remain the same as will the two euro play.
- The general conditions regarding eligibility will be the same as in previous years.
- Irrespective of the size of the company the employment issues are still the same, he said.
- I came from the exact same educational system as all of you, and it was quite inadequate.
- The same applies to the controls, with too many identical small switches in a row.
- The same was true with the deer population in areas where wolves were eradicated.
- It is broadly the same as the previous one, but rises to five storeys in places to accommodate bigger flats.
- Similarly suppliers of frames and needles became established in the same geographical areas.
- The very same neighbour recalls seeing a wheelie bin out for collection on occasions.
- The growth conditions of winter genotypes were the same as described previously.
- May not, this man reasons, these same happy levers of government be employed in showbusiness?
- The basic problem with this government is the same as with all previous Labour administrations.
- The same is true for all of the other British civil servants who are now running Montserrat.
Synonyms the same thing, the aforementioned, the aforesaid, the above-mentioned - 1.1 People or things that are identical or share the same characteristics.
there are several brands and they're not all the same Example sentencesExamples - Also, it's unlikely that the reports are exactly the same. Subtle variances can make a difference.
- Students are not all the same. They come from many different backgrounds. Some are ready to move on to challenging college courses right away.
2(chiefly in formal or legal use) the person or thing just mentioned. put the tailboard up and secure same with a length of wire Example sentencesExamples - It turns out that the head of same is a prominent member of the Australian Kurdish community.
- The same woman waited until the delicately poised last chords of Mahler's slow movement to get up and leave.
- The same Mr. Samaranch recently made a statement: "I am sure that the Olympic Games in Beijing will be the best in Olympic history".
- All age groups are welcome to participate and sponsorship of same would be very welcome.
adverb seɪm Similarly; in the same way. treating women the same as men he gave me five dollars, same as usual Example sentencesExamples - He broke down the tape, same as usual. He went through the goods and the bads, same as usual. He saw plenty of things that went wrong in Monday's Game 5, starting with losing the puck twice on the first shift, and ending with 40-plus shots that didn't get to the net.
Phrases 1In spite of this; nevertheless. she knew they had meant it kindly, but it had hurt all the same Example sentencesExamples - Just the same, I wouldn't mind if at least one of this duo returned a phone message I left on an answering machine last week.
- All the same, I wouldn't necessarily wish that kind of "miracle cure" on anybody. The transformation of my emotions and consciousness was so radical that I couldn't really handle it.
- Xander was certain that she was just doing this to spite him, but it rankled all the same.
Synonyms in spite of everything, in spite of that, nevertheless, nonetheless, even so, however, but, still, yet, though, be that as it may, for all that, despite everything, despite that, after everything, having said that, just the same, at the same time, in any event, come what may, at any rate, notwithstanding, regardless, anyway, anyhow - 1.1In any case; anyway.
thanks all the same, but I've something better to do Example sentencesExamples - Overall, then, perhaps more intriguing than arresting, but an evening well spent all the same.
- Doing that is extremely difficult, but it needs to be done all the same.
- Interesting, but I like it just the way it is really, thanks all the same Frank.
- It's far from perfect, ignores half of everything I play, but fun all the same.
- Thanks all the same, I normally only date people that are my age or older, but thank you.
- It was not a particularly distinguished knock in any way, but it was a knock all the same.
- Scotland had their victory, a scratchy affair but a victory all the same.
- Tabassum feels that it is a hectic profession, yet it is extremely rewarding all the same.
- I've already had my winter illness thanks all the same, I don't want it again it's boring!
- Food parcels may be harder to put together but necessary all the same.
Be unimportant to (someone) what happens. it was all the same to me where it was being sold Example sentencesExamples - Because, well, I hate to say it, but if it really were all the same to him, he'd have accepted your gracious invite on the spot and spared himself the bother.
- If you'd rather I did not, it is all the same to me.
- I was now thoroughly confused, and felt terribly provincial when I said I'd rather sleep on the sofa, if it was all the same to him.
- Together they had sailed the oceans of the world, wherever work was needed, either in the French Navy, on merchant vessels, or aboard East Indiamen, they were all the same to them.
- Within certain limits, so long as the axe had a sharp and usable edge, its shape was all the same to them.
- I'm flattered that you thought of me, but if it is all the same to you, I would rather stay on board the Blue Horizon.
- I could take them or leave them; it was all the same to me.
- Well, anything that doesn't occur within the sacred bond of marriage is all the same to Santorum.
Synonyms immaterial, of no importance, of no consequence, inconsequential, unimportant, of no matter, of no moment, of little account, irrelevant, insignificant, trivial, petty, slight, inappreciable
The same person or thing (used for emphasis). Example sentencesExamples - He's lobbying to make the working age and the voting age one and the same.
- So the ruling party and the former President were often seen as one and the same.
- The casual listener might even think the two projects are one and the same.
- I suppose some people think that multiculturalism and equality are one and the same.
- It reminds us that nationhood and identity are not one and the same.
- My dear Dr. Laura, it would seem that your two grievances are truly one and the same.
- I grew up equating sex with love, believing them to be one and the same.
- Come to think of it, the man with the beard and the man with the hood might be one and the same.
- I think that person I was talking about and this short brunette are one and the same.
- It is not feasible by any means to pit songwriting against poetry, for they are one and the same.
Another drink of the same kind as the last (said as a request or offer). Example sentencesExamples - Another drink? Thanks mate, don't mind if I do. Same again, please.
- Same again, please, Charlie two brandies and a coke.
informal Used to express the speaker's belief that two or more things are essentially the same, in spite of apparent differences. ‘Jesuits, Christians, same difference’, the doctor said Example sentencesExamples - Think of a bigger-budget version of The Story of Ricky, with a school substituting for a prison - some would say same difference - and over-the-top action in place of over-the-top gore, and you've pretty much got it.
- I think she's thrilled… or infuriated, same difference.
- But still what if she got pregnant last night, or early this morning, same difference.
- Copper Quarter, Gold Nickel same difference, it's a form of currency.
- Well, I think it came out more like an extremely smug smirk, but same difference, right?
- By the way James Whittaker writes for the Mirror and not the Star but hey - same difference these days… almost.
- Watching a movie star is like being in love… or lust… same difference.
- Yeah, some folks call them consciences, I call them personalities, same difference.
- On Friday there is a panel discussion by the Juvenile Justice Unit discussing ‘the Needs of Children in Conflict with the Law versus the Needs of Vulnerable Children, - Not the same difference?’
- After two long hours of just rubbing his forehead, okay so maybe it was just two minutes, same difference though, I was getting tired of just waiting for his stupid migraine to heal.
informal The same applies to me. Example sentencesExamples - ‘Yeah, same here,’ Chiisaii agreed, half asleep.
- Yes same here, I was never so fond of Snow White, so I made a challenge to myself; if people don't like Snow White, I will MAKE THEM!
- I am pretty much the kind to target what I want, so the same here - I line someone up.
- I see… well, same here except that you don't see me leaving the house in my PJ's and going out in miles in the early morning
Used to convey that something is drearily predictable or familiar. the game's fantasy setting is the same old, same old Example sentencesExamples - Let's just hope the single is Mercury Rev providing a gentle reintroduction of themselves before unleashing new sounds, rather than an indication of an album stuffed full of the same old, same old.
- The chief provided 140 pages of the same old, same old, and six pages of new information.
- Anything less and the skeptics will have their day and, for the rest of us, five more years of the same old, same old.
- A.M.'s songs are nothing to write home about, no new ground is covered; same old, same old, however finely tuned they may be.
- I'm a bit surprised this film was able to be made considering how much Hollywood seems to pride itself on churning out the same old, same old.
- Political spin is as old as politics, and it is tempting to view the Campaign '04 version as nothing more than an update of the same old, same old.
- In a trice, the thrill of the new evaporates, leaving you once again with that familiar feeling: same old, same old.
- Quests and missions are functional, but the major problem they suffer from is that in a lot of ways they're still the same old, same old.
- But the presentation is so smart and different that it really grabs one's attention in a market of same old, same old.
- I had a taste for doing the unachievable, doing things that were interesting, not the same old, same old.
May you do or have the same thing (a response to a greeting or insult). Example sentencesExamples - You say that we are doomed; I must retort the same to you!
Origin Middle English: from Old Norse sami, from an Indo-European root shared by Sanskrit sama, Greek homos. Rhymes acclaim, aflame, aim, became, blame, came, claim, dame, exclaim, fame, flame, frame, game, lame, maim, misname, name, proclaim, shame, tame adjectiveseɪmsām 1Identical; not different. she was saying the same thing over and over I have never made the same mistake since I'm the same age as you are with clause he put on the same costume that he had worn in Ottawa Example sentencesExamples - So she put her hair up in the same ponytail as last night and casually put on any clothes.
- Although the language used is different, the same grievances are being aired.
- The colour-coded chart in his office tells the same story in a different way.
- Cells from the same species and of the same type can glycosylate differently.
- HP additionally made it possible to run processors of different speeds in the same server.
- Research shows that even experienced educators differ when assessing the same event.
- Different parts of the same plant, such as the flowers or seeds, can have very different actions.
- How can we all be so different with almost the same physical features and emotional needs?
- It's funny how different people remember the same event in different ways.
- Sets of books would be used by different teachers to teach the same subject in different classes.
- Her clothes, the same ones I saw her wearing last, a white t-shirt and combat trousers.
- Is this a different ship or the same ship that is believed to have sunk off Kochi?
- For such a small place you would expect the price of the same item in different stores to be almost identical.
- Christian crusaders and missionaries had the same aim under a different banner.
- It can't be co-incidence that we're guided to the same place by different people!
- In a small universe, light from the same source would arrive in the same place from different directions.
- It tells the stories of three families of different culture in the same borough of London and is an exuberant read.
- Different shops gave entirely different recommendations for the same person.
- What he did say was that the website said the same thing in different words, and that the difference was only subtle.
- These are both the same drug, under different names, used to control angina.
Synonyms the identical, the very same, selfsame, one and the same, the very - 1.1 Not having changed; unchanged.
he's worked at the same place for quite a few years Example sentencesExamples - I like getting up at the same time every day.
- He hopes to do the same kind of program in Houston next year.
- However, the dating system has stayed the same.
- The more things change the more they stay the same.
- Try to take the medicine about the same time each day.
- I think some of these home shows have the same effect.
- IDC predicts growth will remain the same over the next five years.
Synonyms unchanging, unchanged, changeless, unvarying, unvaried, invariable, constant, consistent, uniform, regular - 1.2 Used to emphasize that one is referring to a particular, unique person or thing.
people will always notice if you wear the same shirt two days running they drank out of the same glass Example sentencesExamples - They're using a coating composed of nano particles made of silica, the same material glass is made from.
- The Yiddish language may have many, many expressions for one and the same thing, let's say for a beggar.
- However, they are all at the same emotional development stage, more or less.
- No medals for guessing that's how a certain race ended up roughly the same distance with exactly the same name.
- Three years ago, the two men met at the same stage of the Australian Open.
- In place of Watkin's Folly, indeed on the exact same spot, was built the Empire Stadium.
- It should be apparent that in general I shall be applying the same principles that I considered appropriate in my previous reasons.
- Next week's teaser promises more of the same quirky humor and clever writing.
- The same mixture, she notes, is often found in drunkards.
- Liberals argue that all members of society must compromise some personal freedoms so that other members of the same society are not curtailed in their freedom.
- On another occasion, these same slogans were etched onto the windows of her car with permanent etching fluid.
- Casting has been announced for the London premiere of Sister Act, the new musical comedy based on the hit film of the same name.
- And although they were the same stories they were told differently every time.
- Twenty-seven Bulgarian servicemen were injured in the same attack, with six reported at the start of this week to be in a critical condition.
- Anyone else making the same statement would be guilty of "an attempt to claim equality with God or displace him."
- Too many companies are trying the same gambit.
- The same hopes, the same dreams, a shared humanity that transcends everything else that may set us apart.
- The same number was subsequently transferred to a Honda Accent.
- He looked up at the ceiling and remembered that it was the same isolation room where Watson used to place him after training with Rufus.
- This is the same Senate that Blagojevich took part in swearing in today.
- 1.3this/that same Referring to a person or thing just mentioned.
that same year I went to Boston Example sentencesExamples - Many New Toronto residents still use that same transit route to get in and out of the city.
- Seems that he and a rowing buddy of his were going to take this same class, only they got to the gym too late.
- This single parent family would have been unable to rent privately in this same neighbourhood.
- Any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing another person for this same purpose.
- But give that same man the means to grow or catch his own food, and he will feed his family for a lifetime.
- The reality is that, if everyone made that same move, the Tories would win an outright victory.
- It is just eleven years ago that Stradbally won a bronze medal for heritage in this same competition.
- As well, they left us with that same old promise that the band will soon be putting out an album.
- During this same period, my home telephone and my mobile phone were subject to nuisance calls.
- I feel far safer as a cyclist in traffic than as a pedestrian walking along that same road.
Synonyms selfsame, aforesaid, aforementioned
2Of an identical type; exactly similar. they all wore the same clothes Example sentencesExamples - We all wear the same clothes to show our Primary Cross, that is, what trait shows up primarily.
- They dress in the same style clothes and adorn themselves with the same accessories.
- Both wore the same clothes, a square scarlet red cloth hung from their hip and they both wore black trousers.
- We get up about the same time every day, eat the same sorts of things, and put on the same sort of clothes.
- The girl who acted in the very same ways I did, driven by the same madness and the same motives.
Synonyms matching, identical, alike, duplicate, carbon-copy, twin, paired, coupled, double, indistinguishable, interchangeable, corresponding, equivalent, parallel, of a piece, all of a piece, like, like peas in a pod, like two peas in a pod, comparable, similar, correlative, congruent, tallying, agreeing, concordant, consonant unchanging, unchanged, changeless, unvarying, unvaried, invariable, constant, consistent, uniform, regular
pronounseɪmsām 1the sameThe same thing as something previously mentioned. I'll resign and encourage everyone else to do the same Example sentencesExamples - The growth conditions of winter genotypes were the same as described previously.
- The present format of the draw will remain the same as will the two euro play.
- The third photograph is of another young woman possibly the same as in the previous one.
- There was only the one herd restricted, which is the same as in the previous year.
- May not, this man reasons, these same happy levers of government be employed in showbusiness?
- In other matters of form, the opening scenes were very much the same as in previous years.
- The very same neighbour recalls seeing a wheelie bin out for collection on occasions.
- The same applies to the controls, with too many identical small switches in a row.
- The rate of price rises since January actually exceeds the rate for same period last year.
- The general conditions regarding eligibility will be the same as in previous years.
- The same is true for all of the other British civil servants who are now running Montserrat.
- The basic problem with this government is the same as with all previous Labour administrations.
- The basal hydroponic solution used was the same as that described previously.
- The same was true with the deer population in areas where wolves were eradicated.
- It is broadly the same as the previous one, but rises to five storeys in places to accommodate bigger flats.
- The same is true of the West's response, which has been all about creating an image of purposefulness.
- Irrespective of the size of the company the employment issues are still the same, he said.
- I came from the exact same educational system as all of you, and it was quite inadequate.
- Similarly suppliers of frames and needles became established in the same geographical areas.
Synonyms the same thing, the aforementioned, the aforesaid, the above-mentioned - 1.1 People or things that are identical or share the same characteristics.
there are several brands and they're not all the same Example sentencesExamples - Also, it's unlikely that the reports are exactly the same. Subtle variances can make a difference.
- Students are not all the same. They come from many different backgrounds. Some are ready to move on to challenging college courses right away.
2(chiefly in formal or legal use) the person or thing just mentioned. Example sentencesExamples - All age groups are welcome to participate and sponsorship of same would be very welcome.
- The same Mr. Samaranch recently made a statement: "I am sure that the Olympic Games in Beijing will be the best in Olympic history".
- It turns out that the head of same is a prominent member of the Australian Kurdish community.
- The same woman waited until the delicately poised last chords of Mahler's slow movement to get up and leave.
adverbseɪmsām Similarly; in the same way. treating women the same as men he gave me five dollars, same as usual Example sentencesExamples - He broke down the tape, same as usual. He went through the goods and the bads, same as usual. He saw plenty of things that went wrong in Monday's Game 5, starting with losing the puck twice on the first shift, and ending with 40-plus shots that didn't get to the net.
Phrases 1In spite of this; nevertheless. she knew they had meant it kindly, but it had hurt all the same Example sentencesExamples - All the same, I wouldn't necessarily wish that kind of "miracle cure" on anybody. The transformation of my emotions and consciousness was so radical that I couldn't really handle it.
- Xander was certain that she was just doing this to spite him, but it rankled all the same.
- Just the same, I wouldn't mind if at least one of this duo returned a phone message I left on an answering machine last week.
Synonyms in spite of everything, in spite of that, nevertheless, nonetheless, even so, however, but, still, yet, though, be that as it may, for all that, despite everything, despite that, after everything, having said that, just the same, at the same time, in any event, come what may, at any rate, notwithstanding, regardless, anyway, anyhow - 1.1In any case; anyway.
I can manage alone, thanks all the same Example sentencesExamples - I've already had my winter illness thanks all the same, I don't want it again it's boring!
- It's far from perfect, ignores half of everything I play, but fun all the same.
- Doing that is extremely difficult, but it needs to be done all the same.
- It was not a particularly distinguished knock in any way, but it was a knock all the same.
- Tabassum feels that it is a hectic profession, yet it is extremely rewarding all the same.
- Thanks all the same, I normally only date people that are my age or older, but thank you.
- Food parcels may be harder to put together but necessary all the same.
- Overall, then, perhaps more intriguing than arresting, but an evening well spent all the same.
- Scotland had their victory, a scratchy affair but a victory all the same.
- Interesting, but I like it just the way it is really, thanks all the same Frank.
Be unimportant to (someone) what happens. it was all the same to me where it was being sold Example sentencesExamples - Together they had sailed the oceans of the world, wherever work was needed, either in the French Navy, on merchant vessels, or aboard East Indiamen, they were all the same to them.
- I could take them or leave them; it was all the same to me.
- Because, well, I hate to say it, but if it really were all the same to him, he'd have accepted your gracious invite on the spot and spared himself the bother.
- I'm flattered that you thought of me, but if it is all the same to you, I would rather stay on board the Blue Horizon.
- I was now thoroughly confused, and felt terribly provincial when I said I'd rather sleep on the sofa, if it was all the same to him.
- Within certain limits, so long as the axe had a sharp and usable edge, its shape was all the same to them.
- If you'd rather I did not, it is all the same to me.
- Well, anything that doesn't occur within the sacred bond of marriage is all the same to Santorum.
Synonyms immaterial, of no importance, of no consequence, inconsequential, unimportant, of no matter, of no moment, of little account, irrelevant, insignificant, trivial, petty, slight, inappreciable
The same person or thing (used for emphasis) the guy in the glasses and Superman were one and the same Example sentencesExamples - I think that person I was talking about and this short brunette are one and the same.
- It is not feasible by any means to pit songwriting against poetry, for they are one and the same.
- The casual listener might even think the two projects are one and the same.
- So the ruling party and the former President were often seen as one and the same.
- He's lobbying to make the working age and the voting age one and the same.
- I grew up equating sex with love, believing them to be one and the same.
- It reminds us that nationhood and identity are not one and the same.
- I suppose some people think that multiculturalism and equality are one and the same.
- Come to think of it, the man with the beard and the man with the hood might be one and the same.
- My dear Dr. Laura, it would seem that your two grievances are truly one and the same.
informal Used to express the speaker's belief that two or more things are essentially the same, in spite of apparent differences. Example sentencesExamples - But still what if she got pregnant last night, or early this morning, same difference.
- After two long hours of just rubbing his forehead, okay so maybe it was just two minutes, same difference though, I was getting tired of just waiting for his stupid migraine to heal.
- On Friday there is a panel discussion by the Juvenile Justice Unit discussing ‘the Needs of Children in Conflict with the Law versus the Needs of Vulnerable Children, - Not the same difference?’
- By the way James Whittaker writes for the Mirror and not the Star but hey - same difference these days… almost.
- Yeah, some folks call them consciences, I call them personalities, same difference.
- I think she's thrilled… or infuriated, same difference.
- Watching a movie star is like being in love… or lust… same difference.
- Copper Quarter, Gold Nickel same difference, it's a form of currency.
- Well, I think it came out more like an extremely smug smirk, but same difference, right?
- Think of a bigger-budget version of The Story of Ricky, with a school substituting for a prison - some would say same difference - and over-the-top action in place of over-the-top gore, and you've pretty much got it.
informal The same applies to me. Example sentencesExamples - I am pretty much the kind to target what I want, so the same here - I line someone up.
- Yes same here, I was never so fond of Snow White, so I made a challenge to myself; if people don't like Snow White, I will MAKE THEM!
- I see… well, same here except that you don't see me leaving the house in my PJ's and going out in miles in the early morning
- ‘Yeah, same here,’ Chiisaii agreed, half asleep.
May you do or have the same thing (a response to a greeting or insult). Example sentencesExamples - You say that we are doomed; I must retort the same to you!
The same (used for emphasis, often to express surprise) the very same thrillers that flop in theaters become video hits Example sentencesExamples - Those who act must later endure the very same fate that they once dealt out unto others.
- What follows is the very same guide Patrick Duffy used to become the man he is today.
- She had been happy to find out when she met Barnes that he loved the very same deli.
- No surprise Amanda said the very same thing when that question was posed to her.
- Ironically, however, I find myself writing this in the very same joggers I bought for that class.
- She knew what he wanted the very same thing that she did but she also knew what he needed instead.
- His young wife Annie received a letter to say he was returning home, and notification of his death, in the very same post.
- Just then my sister came through the very same door and the spotlight was once again off me.
- Isn't that the very same design that has been a proud symbol of Scottishness for almost 1,200 years?
- They planned to stay at the very same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 20 years ago.
Origin Middle English: from Old Norse sami, from an Indo-European root shared by Sanskrit sama, Greek homos. |