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| say [ say ] |
verb (past and past participle said [ sed ], present participle say·ing, 3rd person present singular says [ sez ]) |
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1. transitive verb utter something: to utter something in a normal voice, not singing, shouting, or whispering
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2. transitive and intransitive verb express verbally: to convey information or express feelings in spoken words
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3. transitive verb state something: to utter something as a matter of fact, belief, or prediction
  was said to be the largest in captivity
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4. transitive verb indicate something: to convey information in written or printed words, numbers, or symbols
The clock said midnight.
The rules say that you may not kick your opponent.
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5. transitive verb make case for or against something: to utter something by way of argument, explanation, or excuse
There's much to be said for a dress code.
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6. transitive verb command something: to utter something as an instruction
said to go
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7. transitive verb suppose something: to assume something for the sake of argument, or take something as a suitable example
Let's say we can't get there in time.
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8. transitive verb recite something: to utter something that has a formula or set form of words
says his prayers
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9. transitive verb convey something indirectly: to convey something over and above the immediate words or superficial sound or appearance
Your clothes say a lot about you.
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10. transitive verb convey something important: to convey something substantial or significant in what is spoken or written
We talked for hours but didn't really say anything.
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noun |
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1. chance to speak: a chance or turn to say something, especially to give an opinion
You've already had your say.
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2. right to give opinion: the right to express an opinion and have it considered by others
had no say in the decision
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adverb |
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approximately: approximately, or as a possibility or example
if we get, say, three gallons
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interjection |
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1. expressing surprise: used to express surprise, admiration, or protest
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2. attracting attention: used to attract somebody's attention
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| [ Old English secgan< Germanic] |
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| say·er noun |
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easier said than done used to describe something that is more difficult than it sounds
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enough said used to indicate that nothing more need be said for a situation to be understood
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I say
1. used to express surprise, admiration, or protest
2. used to attract somebody's attention
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it goes without saying used to emphasize that there should be no doubt concerning something
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say when used to ask somebody to indicate when enough drink has been poured or food served (informal)
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that is to say used to indicate that you are repeating something more clearly or in other words
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there's no saying used to emphasize the uncertainty of a situation
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when all's said and done after everything has been discussed and considered
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you can say that again used to indicate complete agreement with what has just been said (informal)
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