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Word: Say
Speech Type: Verb
Old English secgan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zeggen and German sagen
seɪ
utter words so as to convey information, an opinion, a feeling or intention, or an instruction
Short Definition:utter words so as to convey information, opinion, feeling or intention, or instruction
Examples:- ‘Thank you,’ he said
- he said the fund stood at £100,000
- our parents wouldn't believe a word we said
- he said to come early
assume something in order to work out what its consequences would be; make a hypothesis
Short Definition:assume something in order to work out what its consequences would be
Examples:- let's say we pay in five thousand pounds in the first year
Word: Say
Speech Type: Interjection
seɪ
used to express surprise or to draw attention to a remark or question
Short Definition:used to express surprise or to draw attention to remark or question
Examples:- say, did you notice any blood?
Word: Say
Speech Type: Noun
seɪ
an opportunity for stating one's opinion or feelings
Short Definition:opportunity for stating one's opinion or feelings
Examples:- she let him have his say
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