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Say denotes the act of expressing something in words, the act of giving an approximate figure, and the noun forms referring to a spoken statement, an example amount, or a familiar proverb.
Examples Experts say the population is near one million.
We recorded every say during the interview.
The old say 'practice makes perfect' is still relevant.
We discussed the meaning of that ancient say .
She said the temperature is close to 30°C.
Similar words reckon
note
figure
saying
estimate
voice
remark
aphorism
proverb
comment
Meanings Examples She says she will arrive at noon.
I couldn't say what I felt.
Say it clearly so everyone understands.
He said goodbye before leaving.
They say the meeting starts at nine.
We will say our thanks at the end.
Similar words state
declare
utter
express
voice
Examples I would say around five minutes.
They said roughly a hundred guests attended.
We can say it's about half a mile away.
He says the project will cost about $2k.
She said the temperature is close to 30°C.
Experts say the population is near one million.
Similar words estimate
approximate
guess
reckon
figure
Examples After the meeting, his say was brief.
She made a quick say before leaving.
The teacher noted each student's say .
His say surprised everyone.
We recorded every say during the interview.
A single say can change the mood.
Examples The old say 'practice makes perfect' is still relevant.
He quoted a say about honesty.
Children learn many says from their parents.
That say about time is often misinterpreted.
She wrote the say on the wall for inspiration.
We discussed the meaning of that ancient say .
Similar words adage
maxim
proverb
aphorism
saying
old saying
FAQ What does say mean as a verb?
Say means to express a thought, opinion, or information in spoken or written form.
How do I use say when giving an estimate?
Use say to give an approximate figure, e.g., I would say around five minutes .
Yes, say can be a noun meaning a brief spoken statement or a familiar proverb.
What is the difference between say and state ?
Say is more general and informal, while state often implies a formal or precise declaration.
Is it correct to say He say ?
No, the correct third‑person form is He says .
What are common synonyms for say ?
Synonyms include state, declare, utter, express, mention, voice .
Does say have any opposite words?
Opposites include listen and silence when referring to the act of speaking.
Where does the word say come from?
The origin of say is not clearly documented in the provided sources.
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