said

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Synonyms of saidnext

past tense and past participle of say

said

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adjective

Synonyms of said

Examples of said in a Sentence

Adjective by order of the judge of said court with said guidebook in hand, we set off to explore the city
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Step 3: Don’t follow through on said promise, infuriate and alienate fans. Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026 The study included ticket prices, which were primary and resale from Ticketmaster, food and drinks, and parking for said family. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026 Some of the film, meanwhile, is spent aboard the vessel slowly drifting on the ocean on its way to deliver said cables. Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026 Tie the right foot of said crane over her naval, and her loins were sure to open. Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for said

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

past participle of say

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of said was in the 14th century

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“Said.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/said. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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said

past and past participle of say

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