Meaning & use

same

adjective·Everyday

Identical to, or not different from, another thing already mentioned or referred to.

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We ordered the same meal we had enjoyed on our last visit here.

Both twins wore the same outfit, which confused their teacher all morning.

Same is almost always preceded by 'the' and often followed by 'as' (the same as mine); it can also function as a pronoun, as in 'I'll have the same.'

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