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
Instead, Andrea struck up a surprising romance with Garrett (Riley Green), which was met with mixed reviews from said fans. Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 The models specifically reproduced how said particles would interact with the expanding shell of material shrugged off by the supernova's dying progenitor star. Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 May 2026 Tie the right foot of said crane over her naval, and her loins were sure to open. Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026 Likewise, if the fence is built objectively on one property owner's boundary line, then the fence is entirely the responsibility of said homeowner. Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 16 Jan. 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 2 Jul. 2026.

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said

past and past participle of say

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