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Definition of the same as

: someone or something that is exactly like (another person or thing being discussed or referred to)
  • Your idea is the same as his.

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  1. : resembling in every relevant respect

  2. : conforming in every respect

  3. : being one without addition, change, or discontinuance : identical

  1. : something identical with or similar to another

  2. : something or someone previously mentioned or described

  1. : in the same manner

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