Same/seɪm/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Visual Confirmation Use 'same' to express visual match or exact duplication of appearance or elements. The twins had the same hairstyle. Pro Tip 2/3Consistent Choice Indicate preference for a repeated choice or habit when selecting identical items. He orders the same meal every time. Pro Tip 3/3Exact Repetition Highlight the lack of variation in an action or event that occurs again. She told the same story twice.