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
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 From said material, Radici InNova recovered both its Lycra fiber and its nylon fiber. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026 The result is something cool without hammering you over the head with said coolness; unintimidating, but fabulous. Zoe Dubno, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2025 She's then thrown down the imaginary stairs by said classmates. Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2025 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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said

past and past participle of say

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