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
Their mother, former resort worker and full-time free spirit Vera (Lillian Müller), has been found dead in said observatory, and no one quite knows what happened. Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026 Turmeric is both a plant native to Asia and Central America and the spice that’s derived from said plant. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026 Gore will try to find said consistency while trying to help the Rangers’ rotation take the team back to the playoffs for the first time since 2023. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2026 Then, within 150 to 200 pages, authors must somehow accomplish a true happily ever after for said heroes. Literary Hub, 22 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 16 Feb. 2026.

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said

past and past participle of say

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