past and past participle verb
It means that someone used words to communicate something in speech.
She said my name.
He has said that before.
American English
How to pronounce said
verbA1Very common word
SEHD
/sɛd̚/
One syllable.
Form of say
Said is both the past form and the past participle of say.
It means that someone used words to communicate something in speech.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past and past participle verb
It means that someone gave an opinion about something.
She said the blue one was better.
He has said that the plan is too expensive.
past and past participle verb
It means that a sign, label, message, book, or other source contained certain words or gave certain information.
The sign said, “No parking.”
The email has said that the meeting is canceled.
Useful expressions
to have the right to help decide something
Students should have a say in the new school rules.
to refuse something
She said no to the extra work.
easy to talk about but hard to do
Getting everyone to agree is easier said than done.
Related words & forms
For the past, use said, not *sayed*. With he, she, or it, write says, not *sayes*.