said

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Synonyms of saidnext

past tense and past participle of say

said

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adjective

Synonyms of said

Examples of said in a Sentence

Adjective by order of the judge of said court with said guidebook in hand, we set off to explore the city
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Adjective
Tie the right foot of said crane over her naval, and her loins were sure to open. Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026 In the caption of said post, Perry shared a reminder. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2026 Bündchen, 45, recently joined the Garnier family as its first-ever global ambassador, and naturally, for said campaign, the supermodel mom looked radiant all around. Eva Thomas, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026 Vintage and archival fashion has become the latest fashion status symbol among the celebrity set, telegraphing the wearer’s access to: a stylist deft enough to source these gems, the money to pay for the piece and for said stylist, and—oftentimes—the body to wear a piece of fashion history. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for said

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

past participle of say

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of said was in the 14th century

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“Said.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/said. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.

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said

past and past participle of say

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