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Meaning of say

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

say

Pronunciation:/seɪ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A chance to speak; the right or power to influence or make a decision.

verb

Definitions

  1. To pronounce.

    Example: Please say your name slowly and clearly.

  2. To recite.

    Example: Martha, will you say the Pledge of Allegiance?

  3. To tell, either verbally or in writing.

    Example: He said he would be here tomorrow.

  4. To indicate in a written form.

    Example: The sign says it’s 50 kilometres to Paris.

adverb

Definitions

  1. For example; let us assume.

    Example: He was driving pretty fast, say, fifty miles per hour.

interjection

Definitions

  1. Used to gain someone's attention before making an inquiry or suggestion

    Example: Say, what did you think about the movie?

say

Pronunciation:/seɪ/

noun

Definitions

  1. Trial by sample; assay; specimen.

  2. Tried quality; temper; proof.

  3. Essay; trial; attempt.

verb

Definitions

  1. To try; to assay.