same

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I.same¹ S1 W1 /seɪm/ BrE AmE adjective [only before noun]
[Date: 1100-1200; Language: Old Norse; Origin: samr]
1. NOT DIFFERENT
a) the same person, place, thing etc is one particular person etc and not a different one:
He sits in the same chair every night.
They went to the same school.
same as
She was born on the same day as me.
It is those same people who voted for the Democrats who now complain about their policies.
the very same (=the same person or thing and not a different one – used to emphasize that what you are saying seems surprising)
We stood in front of the very same house in which Shakespeare wrote his plays.
b) used to say two or more people, things, events etc are exactly like each other:
Both women were wearing the same dress.
The same thing could happen again.
same as
He gets the same pay as me but he gets his own office.
just/exactly the same something
That’s funny – Simon said exactly the same thing.
The furniture is made in much the same (=almost the same) way as it was 200 years ago.
REGISTER
In written English, people often prefer to say that two amounts or values are equal rather than the same:
▪ They demanded equal pay for work of equal value.
2. NOT CHANGING used to say that a particular person or thing does not change:
Her perfume has always had the same effect on me.
He’s the same old Peter – moody and irritable.
3. at the same time
a) if two things happen at the same time, they both happen together:
Kate and I both went to live in Spain at the same time.
b) used when you want to say that something else is also true:
We don’t want to lose him. At the same time, he needs to realise that company regulations must be obeyed.
4. amount/come to the same thing to have the same result or effect:
It doesn’t matter whether she was happy to leave or not. It amounts to the same thing – she’s gone.
5. the same old story/excuse etc informal something that you have heard many times before – used especially to show disapproval:
It’s the same old story – his wife didn’t really love him.
6. same difference spoken used to say that different actions, behaviour etc have the same result or effect:
‘I could mail the letter or send a fax in the morning.’ ‘Same difference. It still won’t get there on time.’
7. by the same token formal for the same reasons – used when you want to say that something else is also true, especially something very different or surprising:
I realise that he hasn’t come up with any new ideas, but by the same token we haven’t needed any.
8. be in the same boat to be in the same difficult situation that someone else is in:
Others in her profession are in the same boat.
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THESAURUS
▪ the same used to say that two people, things, events etc are exactly like each other: The houses on the street all look the same. | They were doing the same jobs as the men, but being paid less.
▪ just like/exactly like especially spoken used to say that there is very little difference between two people, things etc: He’s just like his father. | There are insects that look exactly like green leaves.
▪ identical identical things are exactly the same in every way: The tablets were identical in size, shape, and colour. | identical names
▪ indistinguishable two things that are indistinguishable are so similar that it is impossible to know which is which or to see any differences between them: The copy was indistinguishable from the original painting.
▪ equal two or more amounts, totals, levels etc that are equal are the same as each other: Spend an equal amount of time on each essay question.
▪ be no different from somebody/something to be the same, even though you expect them to be different: People often think that movie stars are special, but really they’re no different from anybody else.
▪ can’t tell the difference (also can’t tell somebody/something apart) especially spoken if you can’t tell the difference between two people or things, or if you can’t tell them apart, they look, sound, or seem exactly the same to you: Emma and Louise sound so alike on the phone that I can’t tell the difference.
II.same² S1 W1 BrE AmE pronoun
1. the same
a) used to say that two or more people or things are exactly like each other:
The coins may look the same but one’s a forgery.
the same as
Your measurements are exactly the same as Dana’s.
Thanks for your help – I’ll do the same for you one day.
b) used to say that a particular person or thing does not change:
Things just won’t be the same without Sam.
REGISTER
In written English, people often prefer to say that an amount or level remains constant rather than stays the same.
2. (and the) same to you! spoken
a) used as a reply to a greeting:
‘Merry Christmas!’ ‘And the same to you, Ben.’
b) used as an angry reply to a rude remark:
‘Up yours!’ ‘Same to you!’
3. just/all the same in spite of a particular situation, opinion etc:
I realise she can be very annoying, but I think you should apologise all the same.
4. all the same in spite of something that you have just mentioned:
I’m not likely to run out of money but, all the same, I’m careful.
5. it’s all the same to somebody used to say that someone does not mind what decision is made, would be pleased with any choice, or does not really care:
If it’s all the same to you, I’ll go this weekend.
6. same here spoken used to say that you feel the same way as someone else:
‘I’m exhausted.’ ‘Same here!’
7. (the) same again used to ask for another drink of the same kind
8. more of the same another person, thing etc like the one just mentioned:
He has produced a string of thrillers, and this movie is just more of the same.
⇨ one and the same at ↑one²(18)
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GRAMMAR
Same usually has 'the' before it:
▪ They both gave the same reasons for leaving.
▪ The buildings all look the same.
You can also use 'this’ or 'that' before same when it has a noun after it, to emphasize it:
▪ At that same moment, the telephone rang.

► Same never has 'a' before it:
▪ We went to the same school (NOT a same school).
▪ I’d like the same sort of car as that (NOT a same car as that).
You can say that one thing is the same as another. Do not use 'like' or 'with' after same:
▪ His answer was the same as mine (NOT the same like/with mine).
III.same³ S1 W1 BrE AmE adverb
1. the same (as) in the same way:
‘Rain’ and ‘reign’ are pronounced the same, even though they are spelt differently.
Everyone had to dress the same as a well-known historical figure.
2. same as somebody spoken just like someone else:
I have my pride, same as anyone else.

samehu

◎	[seim]
※	tính từ
	■	đúng như cái (hoặc những cái) đã được nói đến hoặc đề cập đến; cùng một cũng vậy
		☆	they both said the same thing
			cả hai người cùng nói một điều
		☆	we have lived in the same house for twenty years
			hai mươi năm trời chúng tôi cùng sống trong ngôi nhà ấy
		☆	he took it off the top shelf and put it back in the same place
			anh ấy lấy nó ra khỏi ngăn sách trên cùng, rồi để nó lại cũng vào chỗ đó
		☆	he is the same age as I
			anh ấy cùng tuổi với tôi
		☆	the cinema is showing the same film as last week
			rạp chiếu bóng vẫn đang chiếu bộ phim của tuần trước
		☆	I resigned on Friday and left that same day
			tôi từ chức hôm thứ sáu và ra đi cũng cùng hôm đó
	■	giống như; như nhau
		☆	I saw the same shoes in a shop last week
			tuần trước tôi trông thấy đôi giày giống như vậy trong một cửa hàng
		☆	to travel in the same direction
			đi về cùng một hướng
		☆	he gave the same answer as before
			anh ta vẫn trả lời như trước đó
		☆	men with moustaches all look the same to me
			những người đàn ông có ria đối với tôi tất cả đều trông như nhau
		☆	I bought the same car as yours/that you did
			tôi mua một chiếc xe giống như của anh/như chiếc anh đã mua
		☆	the two recipes are very much the same
			hai công thức ấy chẳng khác gì nhau
		☆	you men are all the same
			đàn ông các anh tất cả đều cùng một giuộc; đàn ông các anh tất cả đều như nhau
	〆	to amount/come to/be the same thing
		✓	cũng vậy; cũng như thế
			☆	You can pay by cash or cheque: It comes to the same thing
				anh có thể trả bằng tiền mặt hoặc séc: Thế nào cũng được
	〆	at the same time
		✓	đồng thời; cùng một lúc
		✓	tuy nhiên; tuy thế mà
			☆	don't all speak at the same time
				đừng nói tất cả cùng một lúc
			☆	she was laughing and crying at the same time
				cô ta vừa cười lại vừa khóc
			☆	you've got to be firm, but at the same time you must be sympathetic
				anh cần phải kiên quyết, nhưng đồng thời/tuy nhiên cũng phải tỏ ra thông cảm
	〆	to be in the same boat
		✓	cùng hội cùng thuyền; cùng chung cảnh ngộ
	〆	to be of the same mind (about something/somebody)
		✓	nhất trí, có cùng một ý kiến
	〆	in the same breath
		✓	một hơi; một mạch
	〆	by the same token
		✓	vì lẽ đó; do vậy
	〆	lightning never strikes in the same place twice
		✓	xem lightning
	〆	not in the same street (as somebody/something)
		✓	kém tài ai; không so sánh được với ai
	〆	the same old story
		✓	chuyện rất thường xảy ra
	〆	one and the same
		✓	vẫn là người hoặc vật đó
			☆	it turns out that her aunt and my cousin are one and the same person
				hoá ra bà dì cô ta và bà chị họ tôi chỉ là một người mà thôi
	〆	on the same wavelength (as somebody)
		✓	suy nghĩ và có quyền lợi (như) ai và do vậy hiểu được người đó
			☆	I find him difficult to talk to - we're on completely different wavelengths
				tôi thấy khó nói chuyện với nó quá - chúng tôi hoàn toàn khác nhau về cách suy nghĩ
	〆	to speak the same language
		✓	xem speak
	〆	tarred with the same brush
		✓	xem tar
※	đại từ
	■	vẫn cái đó; cũng như thế
		☆	he and I said the same
			nó và tôi cùng nói như nhau
		☆	their ages are the same
			họ cùng một tuổi với nhau
		☆	I think the same as you do about the matter
			về vấn đề này, yôi cũng nghĩ như anh
		☆	I would do the same again
			tôi sẽ lại làm như thế
		☆	'I'll have a coffee' - 'Same for me, please'
			'Cho tôi một cà phê' - 'Tôi cũng thế'
	■	vẫn người đó
		☆	from the same
			cũng lại do người ấy gửi (tặng...)
		☆	Was it Georges who phoned? - 'The same'
			Có phải Georges gọi điện thoại hay không? - Vẫn ông ta
		☆	we would do the same again
			chúng ta sẽ lại làm việc như thế nữa
		☆	more of the same
			cứ cho thêm cùng một thứ như vậy, cứ cho uống thêm cùng một thứ thuốc...
	〆	all just the same
		✓	dầu sao đi nữa
	〆	(the) same again
		✓	vẫn cư như vậy nhé!
	〆	same here
		✓	(thông tục) tôi cũng thế; tôi đồng ý
	〆	(the) same to you
		✓	mày cũng vậy; anh cũng thế
			☆	'Stupid! ' - 'Same to you!
				'Đồ ngu! - Mày cũng vậy!
	〆	'Happy Christmas! ' - 'And the same to you !
		✓	Chúc Nô En vui vẻ - Chúc anh cũng thế
※	phó từ (the same)
	■	như nhau; cũng như thế, vẫn như thế
		☆	I think the same of him
			tôi cũng nghĩ về anh ta như thế
		☆	I still feel the same about it
			về việc ấy, tôi vẫn cảm thấy như thế
		☆	the two words are spelled differently, but pronounced the same
			hai từ đó viết khác nhau, nhưng phát âm như nhau

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  same(p), like, Lapp, Sami, Saami, Same, Saame, Lapplander
• Từ trái nghĩa / Antonyms:
  unlike, different, other