Cool MateMeaning of Identical
similar in every detail
In simple words: Exactly the same as something else.
Identical in a sentence
- a row of identical houses
- The two pictures are similar, although not identical.
- Her dress is almost identical to mine.
- The name on the ticket should be identical with the one in the passport.
- These two models are absolutely identical in appearance.
- This knife is identical to the one used in the attack.
- offspring that are genetically identical with the parents
- This is the identical room we stayed in last year.
How to use Identical
Use 'identical' when comparing two or more things that have no differences. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid using it with subjective descriptions that don't show clear similarity.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'ID' in 'identical' as a way to identify things that are the same.
Related words
Collocations with Identical
Common mistakes with Identical
- Using 'identical' when comparing things that are similar but not the same.
- Confusing 'identical' with 'similar'.
- Incorrectly using 'identical' in non-comparative contexts.
Compare Identical with Same, Alike, Duplicate, Equal, Matching
Identical appears in
Identical in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
متطابق
نفس الشيء تمامًا مثل شيء آخر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
একই রকম
অন্য কিছুর সাথে হুবহু একই।
- GermanDeutsch
Identisch
Genau dasselbe wie etwas anderes.
- SpanishEspañol
Idéntico
Exactamente lo mismo que otra cosa.
- Persianفارسی
یکسان
دقیقاً همانند چیزی دیگر.
- FrenchFrançais
Identique
Exactement pareil qu'une autre chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
एक जैसा
किसी और चीज़ के बिल्कुल समान।
- ItalianItaliano
Identico
Esattamente uguale a qualcos'altro.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Idêntico
Exatamente igual a outra coisa.
- RussianРусский
Идентичный, Одинаковый
Точно такой же, как что-то другое.
- Urduاردو
یکساں
کسی چیز کے بالکل ویسے ہی۔
- Chinese中文
相同的, 一模一样的
和别的东西完全一样。
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Frequently asked questions about Identical
What does Identical mean?
Exactly the same as something else.
What is the definition of Identical?
similar in every detail
How do you use Identical in a sentence?
a row of identical houses
Can you give another example of Identical?
The two pictures are similar, although not identical.
What are synonyms for Identical?
Common alternatives include same, alike, duplicate, equal, matching.
What is the opposite of Identical?
Opposite meanings include different, diverse, distinct.
What words go with Identical?
It commonly pairs with appear, be, look, absolutely, completely, exactly, in, to, with.
What are common mistakes when using Identical?
Using 'identical' when comparing things that are similar but not the same. Confusing 'identical' with 'similar'. Incorrectly using 'identical' in non-comparative contexts.
How do you pronounce Identical?
US: /["/aɪˈdentɪkl/"]/, UK: /["/aɪˈdentɪkl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Identical?
Use 'identical' when comparing two or more things that have no differences. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid using it with subjective descriptions that don't show clear similarity.
What CEFR level is Identical?
"Identical" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.