Words / A2

SAYM/seɪm/

If two classes share one teacher, they have the same teacher — not different. The same as mine, at the same time. Similar means almost the same, not exact. Identical is exactly the same in every detail. Always use the before same. Opposite: different.

Meaning

Not different; exactly like another.

Examples

• “We have the same teacher.”
• “We arrived at the same moment.”
• “This bag is the same as yours, but cheaper.”

Good to know

the same (as). Almost: similar. Exact in every way: identical. Opposite: different.

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