the same

adjective
UK: /ðə seɪm/
US: /ðə seɪm/

  1. Exactly like something else; not different.

    1. We have the same car. [ ] [ ]
    2. These two houses look exactly the same from the outside. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to refer to people or things that are very similar or identical.

    1. My brother and I are the same age. [ ] [ ]
    2. Although they are twins, they don't have the same interests. [ ] [ ]

  3. Unchanged; remaining in a similar condition or state.

    1. Everything is still the same here. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite all the changes around us, some things remain the same. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

equivalent alike identical unchanged similar
the same adverb

  1. Used to indicate that you feel the same way as someone else.

    1. I feel the same about this. [ ] [ ]
    2. If you like ice cream, I feel the same it's delicious. [ ] [ ]

  2. In a similar or identical manner.

    1. He always does the same thing. [ ] [ ]
    2. She responded to the question in exactly the same way as her colleague. [ ] [ ]
the same noun

  1. The identical thing; something that is not different.

    1. They ordered the same thing. [ ] [ ]
    2. We always do the same on sundays. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the same" in English means: Exactly like something else; not different., Used to refer to people or things that are very similar or identical., Unchanged; remaining in a similar condition or state..

The phonetic transcription of "the same" is /ðə seɪm/ in British English and /ðə seɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the same": equivalent, alike, identical, unchanged, similar.

Example usage of "the same": "We have the same car.". More examples on the page.