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same

3 adverb
     
same3 S1 W1
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.
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