say

/sˈe‌ɪ/

/ˈseɪ/

[verb] [noun] [interjection]

to say

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling

synonyms : state

tell

1.1

to utter the words or phrases of a prayer, speech, etc., particularly one learned earlier

1.2

(of a watch or clock) to show a particular time

1.3

(of a text or visual representation) to provide specific information or directions

synonyms : enjoin

order

tell

1.4

used to talk about something that is reported or people believe is true

synonyms : allege

aver

1.5

to convey information, thoughts, or feelings indirectly, such as by gestures or expressions

to express one's point of view or opinion on something

to suggest an example or assume something to be the case

synonyms : suppose

Say

[NOUN]

the right or chance to give an opinion about something

say

[INTERJECTION]

‌used to draw someone's attention to one's remark or comment

Examples

1. She said an awful lot

2. Her smile said everything.

3. The clock on the wall says a quarter past twelve.

4. The digital clock says five minutes past nine at night.

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