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Synonyms & Similar Words
identical
same
very
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identicalness
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Meaning of Selfsame
The primary meaning of "selfsame" is being the very same thing.
Definitions
- Used to emphasize that something is the same as something else, or that a person is doing something themselves.
- * Used to indicate that something is identical or unchanged.
Etymology of Selfsame
The word "selfsame" has its roots in Old English, with "self" meaning "same" or "identical" and "same" also meaning "same" or "identical".
Historically, "selfsame" was used to emphasize the identity or sameness of something, and it has been used in the English language since the 9th century.
Example Uses
- The selfsame problem that plagued us last year is still affecting us today.
- * She is the selfsame person who helped us in our time of need.
- * The company is still run by the selfsame family that founded it.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
different
distinct
separate
unique
unlike
disparate
divergent
contrasting
opposed
reverse
contrary
antagonistic
conflicting
clashing
incompatible
inconsistent
variable
changing
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modified
revised
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separate
individual
discrete
unrelated
unconnected
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unequal
uneven
changing
inconstant
fickle
variable