Said Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms said 1 American [sed] / sɛd /

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of say.

adjective

1. Chiefly Law. named or mentioned before; aforesaid; aforementioned.

   said witness;

   said sum.

said 2 American [sah-id] / ˈsɑ ɪd /

noun

Islam.

1. sayyid.

said 1 British / sɛd /

adjective

1. (prenominal) (in contracts, pleadings, etc) named or mentioned previously; aforesaid

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verb

1. the past tense and past participle of say 1

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 said 2 British / ˈsɑːɪd /

noun

1. a variant of sayyid

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 said Idioms

1. see easier said than done; enough said; no sooner said than done; when all's said and done; you said it. Also see under say.

Etymology

Origin of said

First recorded in 1300–50, for the adjective

Example Sentences

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“I stand here because of the people that came before me,” Jordan said as he accepted the honor Sunday evening, citing venerated Black actors including Denzel Washington.

From Los Angeles Times

“My heart is exploding in gratitude. ... Thank you to my family, I’m grateful,” Murphy said, turning to Anderson.

From Los Angeles Times

Paramount executives have already identified $6 billion in cost cuts, though they have said the majority of that will come from “nonlabor sources.”

From Los Angeles Times

Thanking Sinners director Ryan Coogler, Jordan said: "I'm so honoured to call you a collaborator and a friend, you gave me the opportunity and the space to be seen."

From BBC

"We believe that art can change people's souls... we can change society through art and creativity, through theatre and ballet," he said.

From BBC

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