The same as Meaning in English
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈseɪm/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
thuh SAYM az
ðə, ði/ /sˈeɪm/ /ˈæs
thuh SAYM az
Definition
Used to show that two things are identical or not different in some way. It is often used to compare people, things, or situations.
Usage & Nuances
Typically used for direct comparisons: 'Her shirt is the same as mine.' Often followed by a noun or pronoun. Not interchangeable with 'similar to,' which means 'almost the same' but not identical.
Spanish: igual que - lo mismo quePortuguese (BR): igual a - o mesmo quePortuguese (PT): igual a - o mesmo queChinese (Simplified): 和...一样 - 与...相同Chinese (Traditional): 和...一樣 - 與...相同Hindi: के जैसा - जैसा किArabic: نفس ما - مثلBengali: একই - ঠিক একইRussian: такой же, как - одинаковый сJapanese: 同じ - 全く同じVietnamese: giống như - y hệt nhưKorean: 똑같은 - 동일한Turkish: ile aynı - tıpatıp aynıUrdu: وہی جیسا - بالکل ایک جیساIndonesian: sama dengan - persis sama
Example Sentences
This answer is the same as yours.
basic
My bag is the same as hers.
basic
These two phones are the same as each other.
basic
You picked the same as me? What a coincidence!
natural
Her story was the same as what I heard yesterday.
natural
He always orders the same as his brother at restaurants.
natural