Said

/sɛd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of 'say'; to have expressed in words.

She said she would join us for dinner.

To convey information or beliefs.

He said that it was going to rain today.

To state or declare something officially.

The report said that the project was on schedule.

adjective

Referred to previously; aforementioned.

As mentioned in the said document, we need to make changes.

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

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.

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.

said it

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

so said

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