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- pronunciation:
- seI
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
says, saying, said |
| definition 1: |
When you say something, you produce words or sounds from your mouth.
There is a "K" in the word "knife," but we don't say the "K" sound in that word.How do you say "I love you" in Spanish?I thought I heard someone say my name, but it was just the TV.- synonyms:
- speak, utter
- similar words:
- communicate, pronounce, tell
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| definition 2: |
When you say something to another person, you use words to tell them something.
Jason said that he felt sick and wanted to go home.The letter from my aunt and uncle says that they miss me and my family and that they want to come visit this summer.- synonyms:
- express
- similar words:
- communicate, deliver, go, phrase, read, relate, state, tell, utter
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| definition 3: |
If the weather person says it will be cloudy today, it means that the weather person reports that it will be cloudy today.
Scientists are now saying that the volcano may erupt soon.- synonyms:
- maintain, relate, report
- similar words:
- claim, offer, pronounce, tell
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| definition 4: |
If your dad says to meet him in front of the library, it means that he tells you or asks you to meet him in front of the library. If your teacher says to do the first ten math problems in your book, then doing those problems is what you have to do. It's what your teacher asks you to do.
Your mom said to take the bus home today because she can't come to the school.The recipe says to add onions, celery, and carrots to the soup. |
| definition 5: |
When the clock says four o'clock, it means that the clock shows four o'clock.
My watch says it's almost noon.- synonyms:
- read
- similar words:
- display, indicate, show
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| related words: |
express, mention, observe, remark, rumor, word |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
When you have "a say" in a decision, it means that you have a chance to express your opinion about it, and you have at least some power in making the decision.
All of the students had a say on where they would like to go for their school trip.- synonyms:
- voice
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| definition 2: |
When someone has "the say" in something, it means that they are the only one who has the real power to make a decision about it.
My dad has to listen to his boss because he has the say in most matters.- synonyms:
- authority, control
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| related words: |
turn |
| derivation: |
sayer (n.) |
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