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identical

/seɪm/

Adjective
pl: samepast: samepp: sameing: samecomp: samesup: same

This term denotes absolute equivalence or a lack of any distinguishing feature between two or more entities. It is frequently used to express a state of uniformity or a shared characteristic, often carrying a neutral or positive connotation of consistency and agreement. In casual conversation, it is often used as a standalone response to indicate shared experience or opinion. Grammatically, the word is typically preceded by the definite article the, as it refers to a specific, singular identity shared across multiple instances. While it functions as an adjective, it can also act as a pronoun in contexts where the identity of the object is already established, avoiding the need to repeat the noun.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon in the living room
Chloe

I can't believe you bought the same game I just finished.

Chloe
Leo
Leo

Skill issue. I'm gonna speedrun it and make you look mid.

💡
Leo is mocking Chloe's gaming ability while admitting he bought the same title.

Meanings

Adjectiveidentical

Identical to something or someone else; not different.

"They are both wearing the same dress."

Examples

We are wearing the same shirt, this is so awkward!

I can't believe you bought the same car as me.

Is this the same password I used last year?

Wait, you're telling me we have the same boss?

I'll just have the same thing she ordered.

Stop doing the same thing over and over and expecting change!

I believe we share the same professional goals, Mr. Smith.

It is the same old story every single time.

Collocations & Compounds

the same age

of an identical age

My cousin and I are the same age.

the same size

identical in dimensions

These two shirts are the same size.

the same color

matching in hue

The walls are the same color as the carpet.

the same way

in an identical manner

I think and feel the same way about this.

the same time

simultaneously

They both arrived at the same time.

Idioms & Sayings

the same old story

a predictable and repetitive situation

He forgot his wallet again, but that is the same old story with him.

cut from the same cloth

having very similar personalities or beliefs

The two brothers are cut from the same cloth.

hit the same note

to be in agreement or harmony

Their political views hit the same note.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'sām', which evolved from Proto-Germanic 'samiz', meaning 'together' or 'one'. It is rooted in the PIE (Proto-Indo-European) root 'sem-', signifying 'one' or 'united', sharing an ancestral link with Latin 'similis' ('similar') and Greek 'homos' ('same').

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