Said: meaning, definitions and examples

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said

 

[ sษ›d ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The word 'said' is the past tense of the verb 'say.' It signifies that someone has expressed something verbally in the past. This word is commonly used in reported speech to relay what another person had communicated. It is an essential component of dialogue, allowing for the representation of conversations. It often appears in both spoken and written forms.

Synonyms

declared, expressed, reported, stated.

Examples of usage

  • She said she would come.
  • He said he was tired.
  • They said it was too late.
  • The teacher said the exam was postponed.

Translations

Translations of the word "said" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น disse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคนเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sagte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengatakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะฐะทะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powiedziaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จ€ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dijo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dedi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ล™ekl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ povedal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rekel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sagรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนั‚ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒฅแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dedi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dijo

Etymology

The word 'said' has its roots in Old English, specifically from the word 'sรฆgd,' which is the past tense of 'secgan' meaning 'to say.' This etymological origin showcases its long-standing role in the English language as a means of conveying speech. Over centuries, the pronunciation and spelling evolved, but the core function remains unchanged. Middle English saw the transformation of 'sรฆgd' into 'sed,' which later became 'said' in Modern English. Its consistent presence in literature and conversation highlights the word's importance in narrative structures as well as everyday dialogue.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #42, this is one of the most fundamental words in English. It's absolutely essential to master this word as it forms the backbone of English communication and appears in almost every conversation or text.