say

say is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• enPR: sā
• IPA: /seɪ/
• SAMPA: /seI/
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Verb

Plain form say

Third person singular says

Simple past said

Past participle said

Present participle saying

1. When you say something, you share it in words.

   He says he is hungry.

Synonyms

• express
• share
• speak
• tell

See also

• expression
• language
• speech