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- pronunciation:
- seI
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
says, saying, said |
definition 1: |
to produce (words or sounds) with one's voice.
Did you say something just now?How do you say this word in Spanish?- synonyms:
- speak, utter, voice
- similar words:
- articulate, communicate, pronounce, sound, tell
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definition 2: |
to express in speech or written words.
I said how glad I was to see them.In my letter, I said what was bothering me.- synonyms:
- express
- similar words:
- articulate, communicate, convey, deliver, enunciate, go, phrase, read, relate, state, tell, utter
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definition 3: |
to report.
Everyone says the story is true.- synonyms:
- declare, disclose, maintain, relate, report
- similar words:
- allege, assert, claim, offer, pronounce, tell
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definition 4: |
to show on a clock.
My watch says it is three o'clock.- synonyms:
- read
- similar words:
- display, indicate, show
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related words: |
express, mention, observe, remark, rumor, word |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a chance to express an opinion.
He wants his say in the matter.- synonyms:
- voice
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definition 2: |
authority.
Teachers have the say in their classrooms.- synonyms:
- authority, control, sway
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related words: |
turn |
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derivation: |
sayer (n.) |
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