Pronunciation: mɪθəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l
Parts of Speech: adjective
based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
say
Definition: Meaning of, say in English to English dictionary.
Pronunciation: / seɪ /
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express something in words [intransitive only in negatives, transitive] to express an idea, feeling, thought etc using words
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give information [transitive not in passive] to give information in the form of written words, numbers, or pictures - used about signs, clocks, letters, messages etc
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mean [transitive usually in progressive] used to talk about what someone means
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think that something is true [transitive] used to talk about something that people think is true
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show/be a sign of something [transitive] to show clearly that something is true about someone or something's character
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show/be a sign of something [transitive] to show what someone really is feeling or thinking, especially without using words
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speak the words of something [transitive] to speak the words that are written in a play, poem, or prayer
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pronounce [transitive] to pronounce a word or sound
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suggest/suppose something [transitive usually in imperative] used when suggesting or supposing that something might happen or be true
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say to yourself to try to persuade yourself that something is true or not true
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spoken I must say also I have to say used to emphasize what you are saying
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spoken I can't say (that) used to say that you do not think or feel something
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spoken I would say used for giving your opinion even though other people may not agree
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spoken I couldn't say used when you do not know the answer to something
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spoken if I may say so also if I might say so formal used to be polite when saying something that may embarrass or offend the person you are talking to
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spoken having said that used to say that something is true in spite of what you have just said
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spoken wouldn't you say? used to ask someone whether they agree with the statement you have just made
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spoken what do you say? used to ask someone if they agree with a suggestion
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spoken say no more used to say that you understand what someone means, although they have not said it directly
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spoken you can say that again! used to say that you completely agree with someone
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spoken you said it! used when someone says something that you agree with, although you would not have actually said it yourself because it is not polite
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spoken you said it! especially American English used to say that you agree with someone
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spoken who says? used to say that you do not agree with a statement, opinion etc
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spoken who can say? also who's to say used to say that nobody can know something
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spoken you don't say! used to show you are surprised by what someone has told you - also often used when you are not at all surprised by what someone has told you
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spoken say when used to ask someone to tell you when to stop pouring them a drink or serving them food because they have got enough
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spoken say cheese used to tell people to smile when you are taking their photograph
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spoken (just) say the word used to tell someone that they have only to ask and you will do what they want
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spoken I'll say this/that (much) for somebody used when you want to mention something good about someone, especially when you have been criticizing them
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spoken say what you like especially British English used when giving an opinion that you are sure is correct, even if the person you are talking to might disagree with you
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spoken anything/whatever you say used to tell someone that you agree to do what they want, accept their opinion etc, especially because you do not want an argument
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spoken can't say fairer than that British English used to say that you have made the best offer that you can
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spoken I wouldn't say no (to something) used to say that you would like something
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spoken I'll say! used to say yes to a question, in a strong way
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spoken let's just say used when you do not want to give a lot of details about something
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spoken shall I/we say used when you are not quite sure how to describe someone or something
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spoken what have you got to say for yourself? used to ask someone for an explanation when they have done something wrong
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spoken say what? informal especially American English used when you did not hear what someone said or when you cannot believe that something is true
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spoken I say British English old-fashioned used to get someone's attention
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spoken I say British English old-fashioned used before giving your reaction to something
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say something to somebody's face informal to criticize someone or say something unpleasant directly to them instead of saying it to someone else
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that's not saying much used to say that it is not surprising that someone or something is better than another person or thing because the other person or thing is so bad
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something says it all if something says it all, it clearly shows how someone feels or what a situation is really like
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to say the least used to say that you could have described something, criticized someone etc a lot more severely than you have
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that is to say used before giving more details or being more exact about something
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that is not to say used to make sure the person you are talking to does not think something that is not true
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not to say especially British English used when adding a stronger description of something
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nothing/something/not much etc to be said for (doing) something used to say that there are a lot of or not many advantages to something
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to say nothing of something used to mention another thing involved in what you have just been talking about
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have something to say about something to be angry about something
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have a lot to say for yourself to talk a lot
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not have much to say for yourself to not talk very much
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what somebody says goes used to emphasize who is in control in a situation
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say your piece to give your opinion about something, especially something you do not like
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the right to take part in deciding something
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have your say to have the opportunity to give your opinion about something
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used to express surprise, or to get someone's attention so that you can tell them something
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say used in phrases
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I dare say
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it is likely that
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it is likely that
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I'll say
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expression of agreement
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expression of agreement
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Say Hey Kid
(noun)
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born in 1931 united States baseball player
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born in 1931 united States baseball player
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as we say
(adverb)
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in a manner of speaking
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in a manner of speaking
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never-say-die
(adjective)
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impossible to subdue
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impossible to subdue
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say farewell
(verb)
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say good-bye or bid farewell
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say good-bye or bid farewell
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say-so
(noun)
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somebody's say-so someone's permission to do something
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on somebody's say-so based on someone's personal statement without any proof
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somebody's say-so someone's permission to do something
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that is to say
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as follows
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as follows
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