Definitions and Examples of similar, identical, same
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a likeness or resemblance; almost the same.
Example
The two dresses were similar in style but had different colors.
Exactly the same; not different or distinct.
Example
The twins looked identical and it was hard to tell them apart.
Not different or changed; exactly alike.
Example
She wore the same dress to both parties.
Key Differences: similar vs identical vs same
- 1Similar describes things that have some commonalities but are not exactly the same.
- 2Identical describes things that are exactly the same, with no differences at all.
- 3Same describes things that are not different or changed, and can be used to refer to something that is identical or similar.
Effective Usage of similar, identical, same
- 1Comparing Things: Use similar to describe things that have some commonalities but are not exactly the same.
- 2Exactness: Use identical to describe things that are exactly the same, with no differences at all.
- 3Repetition: Use same to refer to something that is identical or similar.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of contrastive are similar, identical, and same. Use similar to describe things that have some commonalities but are not exactly the same. Use identical to describe things that are exactly the same, with no differences at all. Use same to refer to something that is identical or similar.
