same
word
/ˈseɪm/
SAYM
/sˈeɪm/
SAYM
Definition
Used to show that two or more things are exactly alike or not different in any way.
Usage & Nuances
Common and neutral word used in all contexts. Often appears in phrases like 'the same time', 'the same person', or 'exactly the same'. Do not confuse with 'similar', which means almost but not exactly alike.
Spanish: mismo - igualPortuguese (BR): mesmo - idênticoPortuguese (PT): mesmo - idênticoChinese (Simplified): 相同的 - 一样的Chinese (Traditional): 相同的 - 一樣的Hindi: उसी - समानArabic: نفس - ذاتهBengali: একই - একইরকমRussian: тот же - одинаковыйJapanese: 同じVietnamese: giống nhau - cùngKorean: 똑같은 - 같은Turkish: aynıUrdu: ایک ہیIndonesian: sama
Example Sentences
They wore the same shirt to the party.
basic
I want to buy the same book as you.
basic
We arrived at the same time.
basic
We're wearing the same jacket today!
natural
She gave me the same advice last week.
natural
I have the same problem sometimes.
natural