- 1the same (as…) the same thing or things I think the same as you do about this. Just do the same as me (= as I do). His latest movie is just more of the same—exotic locations, car chases, and a final shoot-out. (informal) “I'll have coffee.” “Same for me, please (= I will have one too).”
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- 2the same (as…) having the same number, color, size, quality, etc. There are several brands and they're not all the same. I'd like one the same as yours. Idioms
despite this synonym nevertheless He's not very reliable, but I like him just the same. “Will you stay for lunch?” “No, but thanks all the same.” All the same, there's some truth in what she says.
to not be important to someone It's all the same to me whether we eat now or later.
the same person or thing It turns out that her aunt and my cousin are one and the same.
used to say that something is also true of you “I can't wait to see it.” “Same here.”
used to answer a greeting, an insult, etc. “Merry Christmas!” “And the same to you!” “Get lost!” “Same to you!”
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