Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

self-same

adjective
/ˌsɛlfˈseɪm/
Definition
The very same; identical.
Examples
  • The self-same issues we discussed last week have resurfaced.
  • She wore the self-same dress that she had on yesterday.
  • Though the years passed, his self-same smile brought back memories.
Meaning
Used to emphasize that something is exactly the same as something else.
Synonyms
  • identical
  • same
  • duplicate
  • equivalent