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Says Moderate

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Definitions
Noun
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plural of say

"If you ask most people why they like their job, says will reveal that they enjoy the flexible hours and supportive team culture."

"The old radio says in a crackling voice that the storm is coming."

Verb
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Third-person singular simple present indicative form of say

"She says she will arrive at noon, but I doubt it."

In plain English: To say is to speak words out loud to tell someone something.

"She says that she will be there by five o'clock."

Example Sentences
"The old radio says in a crackling voice that the storm is coming." noun
"She says that she will be there by five o'clock." verb
"He says he will be home by dinner time." verb
"The weather report says it might rain this afternoon." verb
"Everyone says the new restaurant has excellent food." verb
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Origin

Says is the third-person singular present tense form of say, which entered English from Old French sire (to know) and ultimately derives from Latin scire. Its original meaning was to have knowledge or understanding before evolving into its current sense of speaking.

Rhyming Words
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