same sized

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "same sized" is not standard in written English; the correct form is "same size." You can use "same size" when comparing the dimensions or volume of two or more objects.
Example: "The two boxes are the same size, making them easy to stack."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

Science

News & Media

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

29 human-written examples

The antibodies recognized same sized antigens from mouse and human cells (Fig. 1A, panel c).

Breast Cancer Research

"You have no idea," he told the Daily Mail, "of the problems of getting three people of different sizes into the same sized urn.

The Guardian

We observed the same sized length variants (i.e. the size of deletion in base pairs) for each marker that were found in [ 47, 48] (Table 1).

BMC Evolutionary Biology

Lots of people might have the same sized foot, but only one person could have written that melody".

The Guardian - Music

We all have the same sized plate (24 hours in one day), and if we're lucky, we can choose what we put on the plate.

The Guardian - Opinion

With the same sized pipe-embedded wall system, the building in warm climate regions achieves the largest energy saving percentage.

Energy and Buildings

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

31 human-written examples

For long-term project (more than 5 years) solar pump is more economic than same sized-diesel pump.

International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering

Talk here of a "same-sized gap" presupposes that we have an agreed standard for measuring the sizes of gaps.

SEP

You will need... · Two same-sized scarves.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

Television gave me the same-sized audience as music did, but probably twice as fast.

The Guardian

If chimps had the same-sized brains that we do, they might be paving over their habitat, too".

The New York Times - Science

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Enhance clarity by specifying the unit of measurement when comparing sizes (e.g., "same size in diameter").

Common error

Be mindful that while "same sized" is sometimes used, it's considered grammatically incorrect. Proofread carefully to ensure you've used "same size" or a suitable alternative like "identical size".

Linguistic Context

The phrase "same sized" functions as a descriptive adjective modifying a noun, indicating that multiple entities share similar or identical dimensions. While commonly used, Ludwig AI identifies it as grammatically incorrect.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

Science

37%

News & Media

32%

Wiki

13%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Reference

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, while the phrase "same sized" is used across different contexts, especially in science and news, it is considered grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI flags this issue, advising users to opt for the correct phrase "same size" or semantically similar alternatives like ""identical size"" or "equal size". Ensure you use "same size" to maintain grammatical accuracy while comparing dimensions or specifying similarity in size. It's also worth noting that it is very important that, even though this phrase is widely used, it's not considered standard English.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

same size

Corrects the grammatical error while retaining the original meaning.

identical size

Uses a synonym for "same" to emphasize the exact match in size.

equal size

Emphasizes the equality in dimensions between the objects.

of equal size

A more formal way to express that objects have the same dimensions.

equivalent size

Suggests that the sizes are functionally the same, even if not perfectly identical.

matching size

Implies that the sizes correspond or are designed to fit together.

comparable size

Indicates sizes are similar enough for a specific purpose.

uniform size

Suggests that all items are consistently the same size.

consistent size

Emphasizes the consistency of the size across multiple items.

similarly sized

Expresses that objects are close in size without being exactly the same.

FAQs

Is it grammatically correct to say "same sized"?

No, the grammatically correct phrase is "same size". While "same sized" appears in some contexts, it is generally considered incorrect.

What's the difference between "same sized" and "same size"?

"Same sized" is a non-standard, grammatically incorrect form. "Same size" is the correct way to express that two or more items have similar dimensions.

What can I say instead of "same sized"?

You can use alternatives like ""identical size"", "equal size", or "of equal size" depending on the context.

How can I use "same size" in a sentence?

Example: "The two boxes are the same size, making them easy to stack." You can replace "same size" with a specific dimension if needed, such as "same length" or "same width".