Meaning & Definition of word "Said"

Said

/sɛd/

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.

1. Referred to previously; aforementioned.
- Example: 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.

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.