Meaning of the word selfsame in English

What does selfsame mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

selfsame

US /ˈself.seɪm/
UK /ˈself.seɪm/

Adjective

exactly the same; identical

Example:
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It was the selfsame car I saw yesterday.
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They lived in the selfsame house for fifty years.