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Vocabulary
SAME and THE SAME
1.When do we write/say SAME and when do we write/say THE SAME ?
2.Why does Collins Dictionary show that in a word 'princess' the accent in the word is put on /'princess/ while in Cambridge Dictionary (on the internet), which I think is a recognized dictionary , the stress is /prin'cess/ ? Which pronounciation is correct and why ?
2.Why does Collins Dictionary show that in a word 'princess' the accent in the word is put on /'princess/ while in Cambridge Dictionary (on the internet), which I think is a recognized dictionary , the stress is /prin'cess/ ? Which pronounciation is correct and why ?
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(1) 'Same' is always preceded by the definite article-- I cannot think of a case when it is not. (2) Both pronunciations are acceptable. /prin 'ses/ is primarily British English.
- (1) 'Same' is always preceded by the definite article-- I cannot think of a case when it is not.
- (2) Both pronunciations are acceptable.
- /prin 'ses/ is primarily British English.
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(1) 'Same' is always preceded by the definite article-- I cannot think of a case when it is not.
(2) Both pronunciations are acceptable. /prin 'ses/ is primarily British English.
(2) Both pronunciations are acceptable. /prin 'ses/ is primarily British English.
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in article titles, it may be used as "same" with no "the", eh?
also in directions of doing something?
also in directions of doing something?
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Headline and telegram style, yes, and anywhere that complete sentences are not required-- as happens especially with articles. This phenomenon is unrelated to the use of 'same'.
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