Equivalent and Same

Equivalent

Equivalent adjective - Being essentially equal to something.
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Synonyms for Equivalent

Same is a synonym for equivalent in equal topic. In some cases you can use "Same" instead an adjective "Equivalent", when it comes to topics like exactly the same. popular alternative

Same

Same adjective - Resembling another in every respect.
Usage example: I bought the same shirt at the mall for five dollars less

Equivalent is a synonym for same in comparison topic. You can use "Equivalent" instead an adjective "Same", if it concerns topics such as equal, alike, identical, matching. popular alternative

Nearby Word: sameness

How words are described

female female equivalent female same
physical physical equivalent physical same
exact exact equivalent exact same
similar similar equivalent similar same
Other adjectives: direct, real, military, alternate, roman.
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