this is same

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase 'this is same' is correct and can be used in written English.
You can use it when referring to an item being the same as another or a situation being similar to another. For example: I'm having the same problem as you - this is same issue that we discussed yesterday.

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Academia

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

21 human-written examples

This is same with the DAT-Dental Admissions Test.

Stanford University

(Yes, this is same William Douglas who later became a Supreme Court justice).

The New York Times

"This is same kind of record breaking you'd see at the other end of the size scale with giant squid".

The New York Times - Science

"This is same tape I watch before every game," he says as the image of the Utah Jazz frontline running for cover plays out in the background.

The New York Times - Sports

The average sequence identity between the GPCR orthologues in human and S. kowalevskii is around 47%, and this is same as observed in couple of the closest vertebrate relatives, Ciona intestinalis (41%) and Branchiostoma floridae (~ 47%).

Gene

So it might be that if this is the competitive allocation if you look at this line this is same sum of utilities, because if this slope is -1 and here's the utility to B and the utility to A everything on this line has the same utility.

Yale University

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

39 human-written examples

In Michel Gondry's world, this is same-old, same-old.

The Guardian - Arts

Unfortunately for Hodgson, this was same old England.

The Guardian - Sport

This conclusion was same as our study.

BMC Cancer

This is the same hunk, same body.

Yale University

In fact, this is the same tournament and same sponsor.

The Guardian - Business

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

While "this is same" is understandable, using "this is the same" is generally preferred in formal writing. However, "this is same" maintains brevity and can be appropriate in informal contexts.

Common error

Avoid omitting 'the' before 'same' in formal writing. While understandable in informal contexts, consistently using "this is the same" ensures grammatical correctness and clarity in professional communication.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "this is same" functions as a statement of equivalence or similarity. Ludwig AI considers it to be a correct phrase. Examples show it being used to equate concepts, situations, or characteristics.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

40%

Science

30%

Academia

30%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Wiki

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "this is same" is an acceptable, albeit less formal, way to express similarity or equivalence. Ludwig AI confirms its correctness and the examples from Ludwig show that it appears across news, science, and academic contexts, though its register leans towards neutral to informal. For formal writing, "this is the same" is the preferred choice. Alternatives like "this is identical" or "this is similar" can also be considered depending on the specific nuance you wish to convey.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

this is virtually identical

Highlights that equivalence is so close to being the same, that difference is insignificant.

this is identical

Emphasizes exact equivalence, stronger than "this is same".

this is much the same

Adds emphasis that the items are mostly the same.

this is the equivalent

Uses definite article to stress the equivalence.

this is equivalent

Suggests functional or conceptual equivalence.

this is effectively equivalent

Emphasizes the functional equivalence even if there are differences.

this is similar

Indicates a resemblance but not necessarily exact equivalence.

this is alike

A more concise way to indicate similarity.

this is comparable

Suggests that the items can be compared due to shared characteristics.

this is analogous

Highlights a parallel or correspondence between different things.

FAQs

What is the more formal way to express "this is same"?

The more formal and grammatically correct way to express the idea is "this is "this is the same"".

When is it appropriate to use "this is same"?

"This is same" can be used in informal conversation or writing where brevity is valued. However, in formal settings, using ""this is the same"" is recommended.

What alternatives can I use instead of "this is same"?

Depending on the context, you can use phrases like "this is identical", "this is similar", or "this is equivalent".

Is "this is same" grammatically correct?

While understandable, "this is same" omits the article "the", making it less grammatically correct than ""this is the same"". Ludwig AI indicates that the phrase is acceptable.