said

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past tense and past participle of say

said

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adjective

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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Adjective
The plot is complicated in that the characters make a habit of abrupt changes of heart and earnest speeches explaining said changes, but simple in that we’re never left in any doubt as to what’s eventually supposed to happen. Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025 Some TikTokers share a standard shower routine—even filming content while taking said shower, yes with the water running and everything. Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 17 Apr. 2025 The penalty is a mere $200 fine, and members have not been punished for said violations. Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 16 Apr. 2025 Unless his condition dramatically changes, Jeremy will remain in said facility for the rest of his days. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025 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 23 Apr. 2025.

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said

past and past participle of say

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