das Gleiche
Translation
the same thing, the same
Examples
Er hat das Gleiche gesagt.
He said the same thing.
Gleiches mit Gleichem vergelten.
To repay like with like.
Grammar Patterns
to do/say/think the same thing Wir denken das Gleiche.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dasselbe; Antonyms: das Gegenteil (the opposite), der Unterschied (the difference)
Etymology
Nominalization of the adjective 'gleich' (same, equal). The neuter ending '-es' turns it into 'the same thing'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'gleich' as 'like' or 'equal'. 'Das Gleiche' is literally 'the same thing'.