say
verb
, Southern also ˈse\
, especially when subject follows səd \;
saying\ ˈsā-iŋ
\;
says\ ˈsez
, sometimes ˈsāz , especially when subject follows səz
\
Definition of say
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say
noun
, Southern also ˈsez
\
Definition of say (Entry 2 of 3)
say
adverbDefinition of say (Entry 3 of 3)
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Other Words from say
Verb
, ˈser \
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms for say
Synonyms: Verb
articulate, bring out, enunciate, pass, speak, state, talk, tell, utter, verbalize, vocalize
Synonyms: Noun
Synonyms: Adverb
about, approximately, around, like, more or less, much, near, plus or minus, roughly, some
Antonyms: Adverb
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Examples of say in a Sentence
Verb
“Is anybody there?” he said. “Good morning,” said the woman behind the counter. I said three words before he interrupted me again. I just stopped by to say hello. He left without saying goodbye. I wanted to say thank you for all you've done for me. She said something about going to the store after work. He said something in French. Anything you say to the police can be used as evidence against you. Don't believe a word he says.Noun
Everybody had a say at the meeting. We won't make a decision until all members have had their say. The judge will have the final say on the divorce settlement. He had no say in the matter.Adverb
a person consumes, say, 2000 calories a day
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