Same | Mean of same in English Dictionary

/ˈseɪm/

• not different
1. He has lived in the same city all his life. [=he has only lived in one city]
2. She and her cousin go to the same school. [=she goes to a particular school, and her cousin also goes to that school]
3. We graduated the same year.
4. She saw the same man at several different times and places yesterday.
5. I'd met him earlier that exact same day. = (US) I'd met him earlier that same exact day.
6. “Puma” and “cougar” are different names for the very same animal.
7. The restaurant's owner and chef are one and the same person. [=the owner is also the chef]
• exactly like someone or something else
1. The words “their” and “there” are pronounced in exactly the same way but spelled differently.
2. They were wearing the exact same shirt. = (US) They were wearing the same exact shirt.
3. He should help us—and the same thing goes for you! [=and you should help us too]
• not changed
1. She gave the same answer as before.
2. He eats the same breakfast every day.
3. The same thing happened to me yesterday.
4. She is not the same person (that) she used to be—she's changed.

• someone or something that is exactly like another person or thing being discussed or referred to
1. He ordered the salmon, and I had the same. [=I also had the salmon]
2. “I'll have a coffee with cream and two sugars.” “Make mine the same.”
3. Your idea is the same as his.
4. (chiefly Brit) “Would you like another drink?” “Yes. (The) Same again, please.” [=please bring me another drink that is like the one you have already brought me]
5. All of your classmates have begun their projects, and I suggest you do the same.
6. The band's last album was a bunch of bubble-gum pop, and their new release is just more of the same.
7. He should help us—and the same goes for you! [=and you should help us too]
• someone or something that has not changed
1. After the accident, he was never quite the same again.
2. Things would never be the same without you!
3. Things are very much the same as before.
• despite what has just been said
1. Of course it won't be easy. But you should try all the same.
2. I'm afraid I can't accept your offer. But thank you just the same.
• one person or thing and not two
1. The restaurant's owner and chef are one and the same. [=the owner is also the chef]
• in a way that is alike or very similar
1. The two brands of soda taste the same [=alike] to me.
2. The words “their” and “there” are pronounced the same but spelled differently.
3. I feel exactly the same as I did yesterday.
4. I don't like to dress the same as everyone else.
5. The business is run much the same as it was 50 years ago.
6. He ate a sandwich and apple for lunch, same as usual. [=as he usually does]