same
gb/sˈeɪm/ us/sˈeɪm/
A1
English
~ 200
ugyanaz, ugyanolyan, változatlan
A1
1
ugyanaz
A2
ugyanolyan
A2
Usage pattern:
[something] is the same as [something else]
These two shirts are the same size.
Ez a két ing ugyanolyan méretű.
We were born on the same day.
Ugyanazon a napon születtünk.
She ordered the same meal as yesterday.
He wore the same jacket all week.
They live in the same neighborhood.
Learner examples
My bag is the same as yours.
Az én táskám ugyanolyan, mint a tiéd.
We are in the same class.
Ugyanabba az osztályba járunk.
This car is the same color as that one.
I have the same phone as my sister.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'same' with 'similar'. 'Same' means there is no difference, while 'similar' means there are small differences.
Meaning
identical or not different
Collocations
exact same
|same time
|same place
|same way
|same thing
Synonyms
identical (Stronger in suggesting complete correspondence in all aspects.)
|
equal (Often used in mathematics or to indicate fairness, not just similarity.)
Antonyms
different (Indicates that two or more things are not alike.)
|
distinct (Emphasizes clear separation or uniqueness.)
Themes
comparison
|description
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Exactly like another thing; not different.
Exactly alike in every detail; not different in any way.
A2
2
ugyanaz
A2
Usage pattern:
the same
I'll have the same, please.
Én is ugyanazt kérem, köszönöm.
He said he would do the same.
Azt mondta, ő is ugyanazt fogja tenni.
They think the same about this issue.
We arrived early, and she did the same.
Learner examples
I want the same, please.
Ugyanazt szeretném, kérem.
He will do the same as me.
Ő is ugyanazt fogja csinálni, mint én.
We think the same about this problem.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes omit 'the' before 'same' when used as a pronoun. Correct: 'the same', Incorrect: 'same'.
Meaning
the identical thing mentioned before
Collocations
do the same
|say the same
|think the same
Synonyms
identical one (More formal and explicit way to indicate exact sameness.)
Antonyms
different one (Indicates a separate or non-matching item.)
Themes
reference
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definition
The person or thing you talked about before, which is not different.
Refers to a person or thing that is identical to one already mentioned or known.
B1
3
változatlan
B1
Usage pattern:
stay/remain the same
Prices have stayed the same for years.
Az árak évek óta változatlanok.
Her attitude remained the same despite the news.
A hír ellenére a hozzáállása változatlan maradt.
The rules will stay the same next season.
Learner examples
The price stayed the same for three years.
Az ár három évig változatlan maradt.
His face remained the same over time.
Az arca az idő múlásával is változatlan maradt.
The weather stayed the same all week.
Meaning
unchanged over time or situations
Collocations
stay the same
|remain the same
|kept the same
Synonyms
unchanged (Directly states that no change has occurred.)
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consistent (Suggests regularity and stability, especially over time.)
Antonyms
changed (Indicates that something has become different.)
|
altered (More formal term for having been changed.)
Themes
time
|consistency
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Not changing over time or between places.
Remaining without change; constant in condition or quality.
Grammar
Dictionary form
same
IPA
GB/sˈeɪm/
US/sˈeɪm/
Syllables & stress
same (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (same)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: same
Word family
Core family
sameness
noun B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
samey
adjective B2
dissimilar
adjective B2
Expressions
more of the same
1/mˈɔɹ əv ðə sˈeɪm/
fixed phrase
more things just like before
More things like what we already had, often boring or with no change.
Examples
- The sequel offered more of the same—action scenes and explosions.
- Dinner was more of the same: rice and beans.
same difference
1/sˈeɪm dˈɪfɹəns/
idiom
informal
no real difference between two things
Two things are almost the same, so it doesn't matter which one you choose or say.
Examples
- You call it soda, I call it pop—same difference.
- Whether we go today or tomorrow, it's the same difference.
same here
1/sˈeɪm hˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
informal
I agree or feel the same way
I feel or think like you just said.
Examples
- "I'm tired." "Same here."
- "I love this movie." "Same here!"
the same old story
1/ðə sˈeɪm ˈoʊld stˈɔɹi/
idiom
a repeated, predictable situation
Something that happens again and again in the same way, often boring or bad.
Examples
- It's always the same old story—he promises to help but never does.
- Late trains again? The same old story.
in the same boat
1/ˈɪn ðə sˈeɪm bˈoʊt/
idiom
informal
Share the same problem or situation
To be in the same bad situation as someone else.
Examples
- We’re all in the same boat after losing our jobs.
- Don’t worry, you’re not alone – we’re in the same boat.
in the same boat
2/ˈɪn ðə sˈeɪm bˈoʊt/
idiom
in a shared difficult situation
In the same bad or hard situation as other people.
Examples
- We're all in the same boat after losing our jobs.
- Don't worry, many students are in the same boat during exams.