2 same
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pronounMeaning:
1 the same a : someone or something that is exactly like another person or thing being discussed or referred to ▪ He ordered the salmon, and I had the same. [=I also had the salmon] ▪ “I'll have a coffee with cream and two sugars.” “Make mine the same.” ▪ Your idea is the same as his. ▪ (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] ▪ All of your classmates have begun their projects, and I suggest you do the same. ▪ The band's last album was a bunch of bubble-gum pop, and their new release is just more of the same. ▪ He should help us—and the same goes for you! [=and you should help us too] b ◊Two or more things that are the same are exactly like each other or very similar to each other. ▪ The lunch specials are always the same. ▪ No two fingerprints are ever the same. ▪ The two cars are basically the same.
2 the same : someone or something that has not changed : something that is exactly like it was at an earlier time ▪ After the accident, he was never quite the same again. ▪ Things would never be the same without you! ▪ Things are very much the same as before.
2 the same : someone or something that has not changed : something that is exactly like it was at an earlier time ▪ After the accident, he was never quite the same again. ▪ Things would never be the same without you! ▪ Things are very much the same as before.
all the same or just the same
: despite what has just been said : nevertheless ▪ Of course it won't be easy. But you should try all the same. ▪ I'm afraid I can't accept your offer. But thank you just the same.
all the same to
—used to say that someone does not care about what is chosen or done in a particular situation ▪ We can do it either today or tomorrow—it's all the same to me. [=I am willing to do it either today or tomorrow] ▪ I'd like to go fishing tomorrow morning, if it's all the same to you. [=if you don't object to that]
one and the same
: one person or thing and not two ▪ The restaurant's owner and chef are one and the same. [=the owner is also the chef]
same here
informal —used to say that you think, feel, or want the same thing as someone else ▪ “I'm tired.” “Same here.” [=me too; I'm tired too] ▪ “I'll have a coffee.” “Same here, please.”
the same to you
—used to return a greeting or insult ▪ “Merry Christmas!” “(And) the same to you!” [=Merry Christmas to you too] ▪ “Go to hell!” “The same to you!”