Definitions and Examples of same, identical, similar
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Identical or not different; being the one previously mentioned or understood.
Example
I want the same pizza as my friend.
Exactly alike; being the very same.
Example
The twins looked so identical that it was hard to tell them apart.
Having a likeness or resemblance; almost the same.
Example
The two dresses were similar in style but had different colors.
Key Differences: same vs identical vs similar
- 1Same refers to something that is identical or not different from what has been mentioned before.
- 2Identical refers to something that is exactly alike and cannot be distinguished from each other.
- 3Similar refers to something that has a likeness or resemblance to something else, but not necessarily the same.
Effective Usage of same, identical, similar
- 1Use same when referring to something that is identical or not different from what has been mentioned before.
- 2Use identical when referring to something that is exactly alike and cannot be distinguished from each other.
- 3Use similar when referring to something that has a likeness or resemblance to something else, but not necessarily the same.
Remember this!
The antonyms of other are same, identical, and similar. Use same when referring to something that is identical or not different, identical when referring to something that is exactly alike, and similar when referring to something that has a likeness or resemblance to something else.