Definition of say
said
play \ˈsed, especially when subject follows səd\;saying
play \ˈsā-iŋ\;says
play play \ˈsez, sometimes ˈsāz, especially when subject follows səz\say uncle
: to admit defeat
that is to say
: in other words : in effect
to say nothing of
: not to mention : and notably in addition will need more time, to say nothing of money
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Examples of say in a Sentence
“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.
Origin and Etymology of say
Middle English, from Old English secgan; akin to Old High German sagēn to say, Lithuanian sakyti, Greek ennepein to speak, tell
First Known Use: before 12th century
Examples of say in a Sentence
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.
1571
First Known Use of say
1571
say
Definition of say
1 : about, approximately the property is worth, say, four million dollars
2 : for example : as if we compress any gas, say oxygen
Examples of say in a Sentence
a person consumes, say, 2000 calories a day
Origin and Etymology of say
from imperative of 1say
First Known Use: circa 1596
SAY Defined for English Language Learners
say
playDefinition of say for English Language Learners
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: to use your voice to express (something) with words
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: to express (an opinion)
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: to express (a fact) with certainty
say
Definition of say for English Language Learners
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: an opportunity to express your opinion
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: the power to decide or help decide something
SAY Defined for Kids
Definition of say for Students
said
\ˈsed\;saying
\ˈsā-iŋ\1 : to express in words He said that she would be late. What does the card say?
2 : to state as an opinion or decision : declare I say you are wrong.
5 : to consider as a possibility or example Can you spare, say, 20 dollars?
Definition of say for Students
1 : an expression of opinion We all had a say at the meeting.
2 : the power to decide or help decide We had no say in the matter.
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