Say: meaning, definitions and examples

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say

 

[ seษช ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

communication

To speak or utter words to convey information, an opinion, a feeling, etc.; to express oneself verbally.

Synonyms

declare, express, speak, state, tell

Examples of usage

  • He said that he would come to the party.
  • She said that she was feeling unwell.
  • What did you say to her?
  • I can't hear what you're saying.
  • He said goodbye and left.
Context #2 | Verb

quote

To repeat words or a message that someone else has spoken or written.

Synonyms

cite, quote, recite, repeat

Examples of usage

  • She said, 'I'll be there at 5 o'clock.'
  • He said that he loved her.
  • The teacher said to study for the test.
Context #3 | Noun

conversation

A verbal expression; something that is said.

Synonyms

comment, opinion, remark, statement

Examples of usage

  • His say in the matter was final.
  • She had her say during the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "say" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dizer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคนเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sagen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengatakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะทะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powiedzieฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จ€ใ†๏ผˆใ„ใ†๏ผ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ decir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท demek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู‚ูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ล™รญct

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ povedaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏด (shuล)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ reฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ segja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒฅแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ demษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ decir

Etymology

The word 'say' has Old English roots and can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word 'sagjanan'. It has been a fundamental part of human communication for centuries, evolving in meaning and usage over time. From expressing thoughts and emotions to quoting others, 'say' remains a versatile and essential word in the English language.

See also: naysayer, saying, sayings, unsaid.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #140, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.