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\ ˈsā 
, Southern also ˈse \
, Southern also ˈse \said\ ˈsed , especially when subject follows səd \; saying\ ˈsā-iŋ \; says\ ˈsez , sometimes ˈsāz , especially when subject follows səz \
, especially when subject follows səd \; saying\ ˈsā-iŋ \; says\ ˈsez , sometimes ˈsāz , especially when subject follows səz \Definition of say
(Entry 1 of 3)
b : to give expression to : communicate a glance that said all that was necessary
: to express oneself : speak
say uncle that is to say to say nothing of
: to admit defeat
: in other words : in effect
: not to mention : and notably in addition
will need more time, to say nothing of money
say
noun plural says\ ˈsāz , Southern also ˈsez \
, Southern also ˈsez \Definition of say (Entry 2 of 3)
1 : an expression of opinion
had my say
2 : a right or power to influence action or decision especially : the authority to make final decisions
say
adverbDefinition of say (Entry 3 of 3)
1 : about, approximately the property is worth, say, four million dollars
2 : for example : as if we compress any gas, say oxygen
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sayer \ ˈsā-ər , ˈser \ noun
, ˈser \ nounSynonyms & Antonyms for say
Synonyms: Verb
Synonyms: Noun
Synonyms: Adverb
- about,
- approximately,
- around,
- like,
- more or less,
- much,
- near,
- plus or minus,
- roughly,
- some
Antonyms: Adverb
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Examples of say in a Sentence
Verb
“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. Noun
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. Adverb
a person consumes, say, 2000 calories a day
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Recent Examples on the Web: Verb The kids were taken to the Deerfield Beach district offices of the Broward Sheriff’s Office to be questioned, Kane said.
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Linda Trischitta, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Four children interviewed by police after 'suspicious' fire," 28 Feb. 2018 Birst said of the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps.
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Maureen Robertson, sandiegouniontribune.com, "NJROTC: ‘Leadership through leadership’," 28 Feb. 2018 Ice coverage rebounded a bit over the weekend, Thoman said on Monday.
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Alex Demarban, Anchorage Daily News, "Warm storms pummel Bering Sea, leading to ‘crazy’ ice melt-off," 28 Feb. 2018 Grossman said that the company will continue to evaluate its business strategy over the course of this year, with several changes already planned.
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Natasha Bach, Fortune, "'The World Doesn’t Need Another Diet': Weight Watchers Is Moving Beyond Just Counting Points," 28 Feb. 2018 Auburn coach Mickey Dean said Snow's illness wasn't expected to linger into this week.
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James Crepea, AL.com, "Auburn softball nearing full strength entering last non-conference event," 28 Feb. 2018 Ghani said a political framework for peace negotiations should be created with a ceasefire and the Taliban recognized as a legitimate political group with an official political office.
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NBC News, "Afghan President Ashraf Ghani offers peace talks with Taliban ‘without condition’," 28 Feb. 2018 Waymo said the video can be viewed on desktop or mobile, but recommends VR viewers like Google cardboard for a more-immersive experience.
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Carolyn Said, San Francisco Chronicle, "Waymo offers virtual reality glimpse at riding in driverless car," 28 Feb. 2018 Gaines said that anxiety continued to build over the years.
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "WATCH: Joanna Gaines Reveals She Was Bullied in School, and How It Shaped Her as a Parent," 27 Feb. 2018 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun But others such as JoJo Natson, who could grab the punt return role, Damion Ratley, a 2018 sixth-round pick, and Taywan Taylor, a speedster who caught 37 passes for the Titans in 2018, will have a say in the competition.
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Scott Patsko, cleveland, "Constructing the Browns’ offensive depth chart for 2020," 19 May 2020 Republican lawmakers wanted the state Legislature to have a say in the drastic public health measures that Evers’s administration, as in other states, have demanded that residents follow.
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Meagan Flynn, BostonGlobe.com, "After Wisconsin court ruling, crowds descend on bars," 14 May 2020 The rest is provided voluntarily, often from private donors such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, who have a say in how their money is spent.
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Los Angeles Times, "WHO is struggling against COVID-19 and a divided world testing its authority," 1 Apr. 2020 Ordinary people would have a say in how their government was to be constituted.
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Annette Gordon-reed, Time, "Thomas Jefferson's Vision of Equality Was Not All-Inclusive. But It Was Transformative," 20 Feb. 2020 Several entities, such as the Alaska Attorney General’s Office and big ratepayers, often have attorneys intervene to have a say in the eventual new rate.
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Aubrey Wieber, Anchorage Daily News, "City audit finds Anchorage paid to power nonexistent streetlights, missed out on savings from LED bulbs," 15 Jan. 2020 While doctors do have a say in who can get tested, hospital administrators have been citing CDC guidelines in order to hold on to tests for the sickest patients, the Times reports.
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TheWeek, "California becomes 1st state to endorse coronavirus testing for people without symptoms," 22 Apr. 2020 The limits on bonuses, and indeed, the limits on draft picks will deflate the earnings of many draft-eligible amateurs, who don't yet have a say in the MLBPA's bargaining.
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Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, "Here's how Detroit Tigers are affected by new 2020 MLB draft rules," 28 Mar. 2020 As a member of the AHSAA’s Central Board, Curtis will have a say in what happens with athletics this summer or whenever the pandemic eases.
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Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, "‘Holding pattern:’ Examining what is next for HS football, other sports during school closure," 27 Mar. 2020
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say
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of say
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to use your voice to express (something) with words
: to express (an opinion)
: to express (a fact) with certainty
say
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of say (Entry 2 of 2)
: an opportunity to express your opinion
: the power to decide or help decide something
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say
verb\ ˈsā \
\said\ ˈsed \; saying\ ˈsā-iŋ \
Kids Definition of say
(Entry 1 of 2)
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.
3 : repeat entry 1 sense 2, recite I said my prayers.
4 : indicate sense 2, show The clock says half past ten.
5 : to consider as a possibility or example
Can you spare, say, 20 dollars?
say
nounKids Definition of say (Entry 2 of 2)
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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