A1 adjective Neutral #43 más común

same

/seɪm/

The word 'same' is used to describe things or people that are identical or not different from each other. It indicates that two or more things are exactly alike in every way or are the very same entity.

Ejemplos

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1

We live in the same house.

We live in the same house.

2

The participants were given the same instructions to ensure fairness.

The participants were given the same instructions to ensure fairness.

3

I'll have the same, please.

I'll have the same, please.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
sameness
Adjetivo
same
Relacionado
selfsame
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'S' in 'Same' as standing for 'Single' identity—two items that are actually just one type.

Quiz rápido

My brother and I go to ______ school.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: the same

Ejemplos

1

We live in the same house.

everyday

We live in the same house.

2

The participants were given the same instructions to ensure fairness.

formal

The participants were given the same instructions to ensure fairness.

3

I'll have the same, please.

informal

I'll have the same, please.

4

Both groups in the study produced the same statistical outcome.

academic

Both groups in the study produced the same statistical outcome.

5

Our revenue targets for this year are the same as last year.

business

Our revenue targets for this year are the same as last year.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
sameness
Adjetivo
same
Relacionado
selfsame

Colocaciones comunes

the same way the same way
exactly the same exactly the same
much the same much the same
at the same time at the same time
the same thing the same thing

Frases Comunes

all the same

nevertheless / despite that

same here

I agree / I feel the same way

one and the same

the exact same person or thing

Se confunde a menudo con

same vs similar

'Same' means 100% identical, while 'similar' means they share some features but have differences.

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Notas de uso

The word 'same' is almost always used with the definite article 'the'. When comparing two things, it is typically followed by the word 'as'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often omit 'the' before 'same'. For example, they might say 'we have same car' instead of 'we have the same car'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'S' in 'Same' as standing for 'Single' identity—two items that are actually just one type.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old Norse word 'samr', meaning 'even, level, or like'.

Patrones gramaticales

Always preceded by 'the' when used as an adjective or pronoun. Followed by 'as' for direct comparisons (e.g., 'the same as mine'). Can be used as a pronoun to avoid repeating a noun.
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Contexto cultural

In English-speaking cultures, saying 'the same' is a very common and polite way to order identical food or drinks as a companion in a restaurant.

Quiz rápido

My brother and I go to ______ school.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: the same

Gramática relacionada

Can: Questions and negatives A1
Articles: When to use 'a/an' vs 'the' A1
Negation: Using 'not' with different verbs A1

Frases relacionadas

By the same token In the same vein Along the same lines

Vocabulario relacionado

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 similar

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 parallel

To be similar to or correspond with something in a way that...

Más palabras de comparison

other

A1

Refers to a person or thing that is different or distinct from the one already mentioned. It is also used to indicate something additional or remaining in a set.

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