Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

say the word

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.17 in modern English

Syllables: say the -word
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To indicate that it is time to perform an action; to give permission.

Example Sentences

""I wish—When shall we have courage to marry, Jude?" "Whenever you have it, I think I shall. It remains with you entirely, dear. Only say the word, and it's done.""
""A primitive fellow. I'll kick him out if you say the word, my dear.""
""[I]f there's anything I can do to help you make the grade, just say the word.""
""What do you want? You want the moon? Just say the word, and I’ll throw a lasso around it and pull it down.""

Inflected Forms

says the word (present, singular) saying the word (participle, present) said the word (participle, past) said the word (past)

Synonyms

give the word

Questions

What does say the word mean?: To indicate that it is time to perform an action; to give permission.

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