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1

Also, all one. Equally acceptable, making no difference. For example, If it's all the same to you I'd prefer the blue car, or Hot or cold, it's all one to me. [Late 1700s]

2

Also, just the same. Nevertheless, still. For example, John wants to stay another week, but I'm going home all the same, or Even if you vote against it, this measure will pass just the same. [c. 1800]

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Words nearby all the same

all the best, all the better, All the King's Men, all the rage, all there, all the same, all the thing, all the time, all the way, All the world's a stage, all the worse
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Words related to all the same

anyway, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, yet, at any rate, be that as it may, in any case, just the same

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