Pronunciation

/sə/ (US) /seɪ/ (UK)

Definitions

Noun

• A statement or expression conveying information or thought: The teacher asked the class to say their names.
• A particular expression or manner of speaking: He said something that surprised everyone.

Verb

• To express or communicate a message or idea: She said goodbye before leaving the office.
• To repeat after someone: The children were asked to say the alphabet.

Interjection

• An exclamation to greet, call attention, or express emotion: Hello, it’s nice to meet you!
• Used to introduce a statement or comment: Say what you mean, please.

Phrases

• “Say something” or “Say it again”
• “Say my name”
• “I don’t understand, can you say that differently?”
• “I’ll be back in a moment, say hello to the kids”

Example Sentences

• Noun: The teacher asked each student to say their favorite color.
• Verb: He said he had forgotten his keys.
• Interjection: “Hello, how are you? It’s been a while.”

Synonyms

• Express
• Utter
• State
• Announce
• Declare
• Enunciate
• Speak up
• Call out