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say Definition and Meaning in English (say definition)

verb
Quick Answer • Definition

Say definition: To express something in words or to state a fact or opinion.

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Definitions of Say

  1. 1verb

    To express something in words or to state a fact or opinion.

  2. 2verb

    To suggest or indicate something indirectly.

Example Sentences

casual

“Please say your name clearly.”

casual

“What did you say about the meeting?”

formal

“The report says the economy is improving.”

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularsays
past tensesaid
gerundsaying
nounutterance
nounstatement

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

to say the leastidiom

Used to suggest that what one is saying is an understatement.

say no moreexpression

Used to indicate that one understands what is being implied and no further explanation is needed.

that is to sayexpression

Used to introduce an explanation or clarification of a preceding statement.

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Say definition: To express something in words or to state a fact or opinion.
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'Say' translates to 'say' in English. Say definition: To express something in words or to state a fact or opinion.
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