Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
said
verb
/sɛd/
Definition
A term used to refer to something that has been spoken or expressed.
Examples
- He said that he would arrive by noon.
- The teacher said to complete the assignment.
- She said, ‘I love this book!’
Meaning
The word ‘said’ is commonly used to introduce someone else’s words, often as a way to report speech.
Synonyms
- stated
- declared
- expressed