Said

Pronunciation: /sɛd/

Definitions of said

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

Example Sentences

A1 She said hello to her neighbor.

A2 He said he would be late for the meeting.

B1 The teacher said that the exam would be next week.

B2 The manager said he was impressed with the team's performance.

C1 The CEO said that the company was expanding into new markets.

C2 The president said that he would resign from his position.

Examples of said in a Sentence

formal The CEO said that the company would be implementing new policies next quarter.

informal My mom said we're having pizza for dinner tonight.

slang She said the party was lit last night.

figurative His actions said more than his words ever could.

Grammatical Forms of said

• past tense: said
• plural: say
• comparative: more said
• superlative: most said
• present tense: say
• future tense: will say
• perfect tense: have said
• continuous tense: saying
• singular: says
• positive degree: said
• infinitive: to say
• gerund: saying
• participle: said

Origin and Evolution of said

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'said' originated from the Old English word 'sǣd', which means 'spoken'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'said' has remained relatively unchanged in its usage and meaning as a past tense verb indicating speech or communication.