say

Meanings

• verb

  to speak or express words aloud; communicate by the verbality of sounds or by signing

  - "She says she will come later."
  - "The teacher asks the student to say the alphabet."
  - "Can you say the answer out loud?"

• verb

  expressing a command or request

  - "Say 'hello' to my friend."
  - "Please say the pledge of allegiance."
  - "I ask you to say the truth."

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Pronunciation

1. /seɪ/
   
   
   
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2. /seɪ/
   
   
   
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3. /seɪ/
   
   
   
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4. /seɪ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

hey

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with say
day , way , play , may , stray

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. sea (English) : a large body of salt water that is part of the Earth's ocean or that forms the shoreline of a continent or country
   

2. seem (English) : appear or seem to be the case; give the impression of
   

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Variants

List of all variants of say that leads to same result
said , said uncle , say , say uncle , sayer , sayers , saying , saying uncle , says , says uncle , that is to say , to say nothing of , saith , sayest , say-so , say-sos , say a few words , say a mouthful , say cheese

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Forms

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said, saying, says

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English sēgan, from seogian 'to judge'; related to Old Norse segja 'to tell, say' and German sagen 'to say'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'say' is used on average 20 times per day in English conversation.

2. The longest word in the English language that can be made using the letters in the word 'say' is 'staysaid'.

3. The phrase 'to say the least' means 'to understate the matter'.

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Related Concepts

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1. communication: the act of conveying information through speech, signals, writing, or behavior

2. language: a system of communication used by humans and some animals through which they convey meaning, express emotions and share ideas

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Culture

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The word 'say' has been used extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. In literature, the phrase 'a picture is worth a thousand words, but a well-chosen word is worth a thousand pictures' emphasizes the power of words and the importance of saying the right thing. In art, the phrase 'a picture is a silent poem' highlights the connection between visual and verbal communication. In music, the term 'say it loud' is used in various songs as a call to express emotions and beliefs strongly.

How to Memorize "say"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself speaking the word 'say' clearly and distinctly. Visualize the letters forming the word in your mind's eye.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'say' with the action of speaking or communicating. Remember, 'say' is a verb that means 'to speak'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memorable phrase like 'Sally Says' or 'See Amy Say' to help remember the word 'say'.

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