Meaning & Definition of word "Said"

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    Said

    /sɛd/

    verb:

    • 1. Past tense of 'say'; to have expressed in words.
      • Example: She said she would join us for dinner.
    • 2. To convey information or beliefs.
      • Example: He said that it was going to rain today.
    • 3. To state or declare something officially.
      • Example: The report said that the project was on schedule.

    adjective:

    • 1. Referred to previously; aforementioned.
      • Example: As mentioned in the said document, we need to make changes.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from Old English 'sǣdan'; akin to Old High German 'sāgan'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    that said:

    used to introduce a statement that contrasts with what was just said.

    as said before:

    referring back to a previous statement or declaration.

    spoken said:

    to emphasize that the spoken word is to be taken seriously.

    Related Words

    say:

    to utter words so as to convey information, an opinion, or a belief.

    saying:

    a phrase or expression that conveys a commonly held truth.

    sayer:

    one who speaks or declares.

    Slang Meanings of said

    Meaning: said it

    Example Sentence: When she said it, I couldn't believe my ears.

    Meaning: so said

    Example Sentence: He’s the boss, and so said his word is final.