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Say the word after me.
What does Say mean?
to use words to tell something.
Dictionary definition
To speak or write words to share meaning.
Example sentences
Say in a sentence
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What did the sign say about the trail?
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A character's words can say a lot about how they feel.
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Practice 1
What does say mean?
Say means to use words to tell something.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to say?
Speak is close in meaning to say in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for say?
Listen contrasts with say in this context.
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MeaningSay means to use words to tell something.
ExampleExample: Say the word after me.
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Synonyms
Words like Say
Antonyms
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Synonym practice
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Word family
Say word family
Base word
say
verb
says
Says now or often.
verb
said
Said in the past.
noun
saying
Words people often say.
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Student support
Understand Say
Hint for students
to use words to tell something.
Common mix-up
Say is not the same as listen. Say means to use words to tell something.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: What did the sign say about the trail? Clue words: what, sign, about. Underline clue words that show why say fits instead of listen. Now write one new sentence that shows say without using the word say. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show say?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "What did the sign say about the trail?" Why does say fit better than listen?
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