the same thing

noun
UK: /ðə seɪm θɪŋ/
US: /ðə seɪm θɪŋ/

  1. Something that is identical or very similar to something else.

    1. We both ordered the pizza, so we ordered the same thing. [ ] [ ]
    2. I thought we had booked a twin room, but they gave us the same thing a double. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to indicate that two or more things are alike in some way.

    1. You can't treat everyone the same thing since they have different needs. [ ] [ ]
    2. Although they are twins, they don't like the same thing at all because of different upbringings. [ ] [ ]

  3. Something that someone says when they agree with what someone else has said.

    1. “He is a great player.” “The same thing, he is skilled and dedicated.” [ ] [ ]
    2. “The weather is awful today.” “The same thing, I wish it would stop raining the same thing.” [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

similar identical equal equivalent alike
the same thing verb

  1. To treat everyone equally or in the exact same manner, regardless of their differences.

    1. It is hard to treat all my children the same thing. [ ] [ ]
    2. I try my best to treat all students in my class the same thing, regardless of background. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the same thing" in English means: Something that is identical or very similar to something else., Used to indicate that two or more things are alike in some way., Something that someone says when they agree with what someone else has said..

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

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

Example usage of "the same thing": "We both ordered the pizza, so we ordered the same thing.". More examples on the page.