adverb |
1. Approximately: There were, say, 500 people present. |
2. For instance: a woodwind, say an oboe. |
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idiom |
1. I say Used preceding an utterance to call attention to it: I say, do you have the time? |
2. I say Used as an exclamation of surprise, delight, or dismay. |
3. that is to say In other words. |
4. to say nothing of And there is no need to mention. Used to allude to things that fill out an idea or argument: The yard is a mess, to say nothing of the house. |
5. you can say that again Slang Used to express strong agreement with what has just been said. |
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noun |
1. A turn or chance to speak: Having had my say, I sat down. |
2. The right or power to influence or make a decision: Citizens have a say in the councils of government. All I want is some say in the matter. |
3. Archaic Something said; a statement. |
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verb-intransitive |
1. To make a statement; express oneself: The story must be true because the teacher said so. |
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verb-transitive |
1. To utter aloud; pronounce: The children said, "Good morning.” |
2. To repeat or recite: said grace. |
3. To report or maintain; allege. |
4. To indicate; show: The clock says half past two. |
5. To give nonverbal expression to; signify or embody: It was an act that said "devotion.” |
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