Spell Bee Word: same

Basic Details

Word: Same

Part of Speech: Adjective / Pronoun

Meaning: Identical; not different; referring to a previously mentioned person or thing.

Synonyms: Identical, equal, matching

Antonyms: Different, distinct, varied

Idioms and Phrases

1. All the same: Means despite something; nevertheless. Example: "He was tired, but he went to the party all the same."
2. In the same boat: Refers to people in the same difficult situation. Example: "We're all in the same boat when it comes to exam pressure."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Both answers are the same, so you can choose either.

Example 2: We live on the same street as our cousins.

Example 3: I'll have the same dish as you-it looks delicious.

Fun Fact

The word "same" comes from the Old Norse word "samr," meaning identical or unchanged. It has been used in English since the 12th century.

Famous Quote

"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." Albert Einstein

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "same" mean?

a) Completely new
b) Different in every way
c) Identical; not different
d) Changed over time

Answer: c) Identical; not different

2. Which of these is a synonym of "same"?

a) Equal
b) Varied
c) Distinct
d) Opposite

Answer: a) Equal

3. Which is an antonym of "same"?

a) Matching
b) Identical
c) Different
d) Equal

Answer: c) Different

4. Which sentence uses "same" correctly?

a) They bought same new phones yesterday.
b) This is the same book I read last year.
c) We going same to the mall.
d) Same weather are good.

Answer: b) This is the same book I read last year.

5. What does the idiom "in the same boat" mean?

a) Sharing a similar situation or problem
b) Traveling by sea
c) Arguing about a boat
d) Wanting different things

Answer: a) Sharing a similar situation or problem