How to sign same in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 3)

Sign Instructions:

Place both hands next to each other in front of your with your palms oriented down and your thumbs next to each other. Then, move your hands from side to side a couple of times in unison.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for same
Extend the thumb and pinky finger straight out, folding the other fingers into the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for same
Extend the thumb and pinky finger straight out, folding the other fingers into the palm.

Sign #2 (2 of 3)

Definition:

Identical unchanged

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands next to each other with your index fingers pointing forward and your palms oriented down. Then, move your hands toward each other until the index finger side of your hands make contact with each other.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for same
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

Sign #3 (3 of 3)

Sign Instructions:

Place your hand in front of you with your palm oriented down and the thumb side of your hand closest to your body. Then, move your hand away from and toward yourself a couple of times.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for same
Extend the thumb and pinky finger straight out, folding the other fingers into the palm.

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