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Meaning of 'same' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Same [ v. i.]
- Not different or other; not another or others; identical; unchanged.
- Of like kind, species, sort, dimensions, or the like; not differing in character or in the quality or qualities compared; corresponding; not discordant; similar; like.
- Just mentioned, or just about to be mentioned.

Meaning of 'same' (Princeton's WordNet)

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

Nearby Words:

sam samaj samara samare samaritan samarium samaroid samarra samarskite sambo

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