say

IPA: sˈeɪ

noun

  • A chance to speak; the right or power to influence or make a decision.
  • say (countable and uncountable, plural says)#
  • Trial by sample; assay; specimen.
  • Tried quality; temper; proof.
  • Essay; trial; attempt.
  • (Scotland) A strainer for milk.

verb

  • (transitive) To pronounce.
  • (transitive) To recite.
  • (transitive) To tell, either verbally or in writing.
  • (transitive) To indicate in a written form.
  • (impersonal, transitive) To have a common expression; used in singular passive voice or plural active voice to indicate a rumor or well-known fact.
  • (informal, imperative, transitive) Suppose, assume; used to mark an example, supposition or hypothesis.
  • (intransitive) To speak; to express an opinion; to make answer; to reply.
  • (transitive, informal, of a possession, especially money) To bet as a wager on an outcome; by extension, used to express belief in an outcome by the speaker.
  • To try; to assay.

adverb

  • For example; let us assume.
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Examples of "say" in Sentences

  • She didn't want to say anything for fear of hurting his feelings
  • I must say, the presentation was quite impressive
  • Can you please say that again? I didn't catch what you said
  • They say laughter is the best medicine
  • Let's not say anything that we will regret later

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