We use 'say' when we tell words or speak. It means to talk or give information with words. It is a very common action word.
I say hello to my friend.
She says her name is Anna.
'Say' is used to tell what someone else said before. It helps us report speech or repeat words from others.
He said the train is late.
My mother says I should study more.
'Say' is used when someone gives their idea or opinion in words. It shows what the person thinks or believes.
I say we leave now.
She says it is a good idea.
'Say' can show written or clear information like numbers or amounts. We use it to mean that something shows or mentions a fact or number.
The price says ten dollars.
This sign says 50 miles per hour.
We use 'say' to imagine a situation or ask someone to think about an example. This helps in discussions or making guesses.
Let's say you win the game.
Say he is late again.
As a noun, 'say' means the right to give an opinion or decide something. It shows power or control in a choice or decision.
He was given the final say on the matter.
She has the last say in the group.
We use 'say' after a number or time to mean 'about' or 'for example'. It shows an approximate amount or idea.
He earns $50,000 a year, say.
It will take an hour, say.
