Which is correct:
"the same one as you" or "the same one as yours"?

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the same one as you

This phrase is correct and commonly used when comparing objects or people.

This phrase is used when comparing objects or people to indicate that the object or person is identical to the one being referred to.

Examples:

  • I want the same one as you.
  • She chose the same one as you did.
  • He is looking for the same one as you.
  • The same one as you is on the top shelf.
  • Can I have the same one as you?

Alternatives:

  • the same one as yours
  • the same as you
  • the same as yours
  • the one you have
  • the one you chose

the same one as yours

This phrase is correct and commonly used when comparing possessions or belongings.

This phrase is used when comparing possessions or belongings to indicate that the possession or belonging is identical to the one being referred to.

Examples:

  • I want the same one as yours.
  • She chose the same one as yours.
  • He is looking for the same one as yours.
  • The same one as yours is on the top shelf.
  • Can I have the same one as yours?

Alternatives:

  • the same one as you
  • the same as you
  • the same as yours
  • the one you have
  • the one you chose
Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'The same one as you' is used when comparing objects or people, while 'the same one as yours' is used when comparing possessions or belongings.

Last updated: April 01, 2024

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