Said

Definition: Said

Said

Adjective

1. Being the one previously mentioned or spoken of; "works of all the aforementioned authors"; "said party has denied the charges".

Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
 

Date "said" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1010. (references)

Computing

Tips from 1870

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SAID

Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references).

Synonyms: Said

Activity

Phrase: carpe diem; (opportunity); nulla dies sine linea; nec mora nec requies; the plot thickens; No sooner said than done; (early); "veni vidi vici"; catch a weasel asleep; abends wird der Faule fleissig; dictum ac factum; schwere Arbeit in der Jugend ist sanfte Ruhe im Alter; "the busy hum of men ".

Assent

Adverb: yes, yea, ay, aye, true; good; well; very well, very true; well and good; granted; even so, just so; to be sure, "thou hast said", you said it, you said a mouthful; truly, exactly, precisely, that's just it, indeed, certainly, you bet, certes, ex concesso; of course, unquestionably, assuredly, no doubt, doubtless; naturally, natch.

Compensation

Adverb: in return, in consideration; but, however, yet, still, notwithstanding; nevertheless, nathless, none the less; although, though; albeit, howbeit; mauger; at all events, at any rate; be that as it may, for all that, even so, on the other, hand, at the same time, quoad minus, quand meme, however that may be; after all is said and done; taking one thing with another; (average).

Demonstration

Phrase: probatum est; there is nothing more to be said; quod est demonstrandum, Q.E.D.; it must follow; exitus acta probat.

Difficulty

Adjective: difficult, not easy, hard, tough; troublesome, toilsome, irksome; operose, laborious, onerous, arduous, Herculean, formidable; sooner said than done; more easily said than done, easier said than done.

Earliness

Phrase: no sooner said than done, immediately, if not sooner; tout vient a temps pour qui sait attendre.

Haste

Phrase: sauve qui peut, devil take the hindmost, no time to be lost; no sooner said than done; (early); a word and a blow; haste makes waste, maggiore fretta minore atto; ohne Hast aber ohne Rast; "stand not upon the order of your going but go at once"; "swift, swift, you dragons of the night".

Instantaneity

Phrase: touch and go; no sooner said than done.

Adverb: instantaneously; Adjective: in no time, in less than no time; presto, subito, instanter, suddenly, at a stroke, like a shot; in a moment; n. in the blink of an eye, in the twinkling of an eye, in a trice; in one's tracks; right away; toute a l'heure; at one jump, in the same breath, per saltum, uno saltu; at once, all at once; plump, slap; "at one fell swoop"; at the same instant; Noun: immediately; (early); extempore, on the moment, on the spot, on the spur of the moment; no sooner said than done; just then; slap-dash; (haste).

News

Adverb: as the story goes, as the story runs; as they say, it is said; by telegraph, by wireless.

Obedience

Phrase: to hear is to obey; as you please, if you please; your wish is my command; as you wish; no sooner said than done.

Precedence

Adjective: preceding; Verb: precedent, antecedent; anterior; prior; before; former; foregoing; beforementioned, abovementioned, aforementioned; aforesaid, said; precursory, precursive; prevenient, preliminary, prefatory, introductory; prelusive, prelusory; proemial, preparatory.

Priority

Adjective: prior, previous; preceding, precedent; anterior, antecedent; pre-existing, pre-existent; former, foregoing; aforementioned, before-mentioned, abovementioned; aforesaid, said; introductory; (precursory).

Speech

Phrase: quoth he, said he; "action is eloquence"; "pour the full tide of eloquence along"; "she speaks poignards and every word stabs"; "speech is but broken light upon the depth of the unspoken; "to try thy eloquence now 'tis time.

Crosswords: Said

I don't exactly know what I am required to say in order for you to have intercourse with me. But could we assume that I said all that (A Beautiful Mind; writing credit: Akiva Goldsman)

Ohh, what's really going to bake your noodle later on is, would you still have broken it if I hadn't said anything (The Matrix; writing credit: Andy Wachowski; Larry Wachowski)

Have you said your good-byes to the light (Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles; writing credit: Anne Rice)

Wait! No, please wait. Before, when we were when you thought I was the Duke, you said that you loved me, a- and I wondered if (Moulin Rouge!; writing credit: Baz Luhrmann; Craig Pearce)

Hey, I heard what you said, Doug, and I'm not gonna let you talk to Marcia like that (The Brady Bunch Movie; writing credit: Betty Thomas, written by Laurice Elehwany, Rick Copp, Bonnie Turner and Terry Turner)

Said I loved you (SAID I LOVED YOU...BUT I LIED; performing artist: Michael Bolton)

I am, I said (I am ... I said; performing artist: Neil Diamond)

Now that all is, all is said and done, oh (After All Is Said And Done; performing artist: Nelson)

No, said I'd never fall in love again (Caught Up in You; performing artist: 38 Special)

We said that no one ever would (I Don't Wanna; performing artist: Aaliyah)

What a good thing Adam had. When he said a good thing, he knew nobody had said it before. (references; author: Mark Twain)

Examine what is said, not him who speaks. (references; author: Arabian Proverb)

As I said before, I never repeat myself. (references; author: unknown)

I said "no" to drugs, but they didn't listen. (references; author: unknown)

After all is said and done, more is said than done. (references; author: unknown)

Sheath thy sword, the surly sheriff said, "or surely shall a churlish serf soon shatter thee. (references; author: unknown)

He Said Drive (1971)

You Said It (1971)

She Said He Said (1969)

Port Said (1957)

Said effendi (1957)

Said I Loved You...But I Lied (performing artist: Michael Bolton)

I Am, I Said (performing artist: Neil Diamond)

Listen To What The Man Said (performing artist: Paul McCartney and Wings)

Easier Said Than Done (performing artist: The Essex)

Mama Said (performing artist: The Shirelles)

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Books

• What Paul Really Said About Women: The Apostle's Liberating Views on Equality in Marriage, Leadership, and Love (reference)

• Sweetie Here's the Best Reason on the Planet to Say No to Your Boyfriend : Even If You've Already Said Yes (reference)

• God Said Amen (reference)

• I Can't Said the Ant (reference)

• What the queen said and further facetious fragments (reference)

  (more book examples)

Periodicals

• Proust Said That (reference)

  (more periodical examples)

Theater & Movies

• God Said, Ha! (reference)

• He Said, She Said (reference)

  (more DVD examples; more video examples)

Music

• All the Things She Said [CD-SINGLE] (reference)

• You Said (reference)

  (more classical music examples; more popular music examples)

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Gram-stain technique, which employs crystal violet as the primary stain, imparts a purplish-brown color to bacteria that stain Gram-positive. Those that stain with the pink-red fuchsin counterstain are said to stain Gram-negative. Credit: CDC.

When growing as filaments, these Gram-positive rods are often said to portray a "Dust Bunny" appearance photomicrographically.

The Coast and Geodetic Survey Ship PATHFINDER in the early days of World War II. Of the PATHFINDER it was said that "The road to Tokyo was paved with PATHFINDER charts.". Credit: Sailing for Science - the NOAA Fleet Then and Now.

General 3/4 elevation view, looking northwest, from New Hampshire side of river. Photograph by Jet Lowe, 1984. (Reproduction Number: HAER NH,10-CORN,2-2) This former toll bridge linking the towns of Cornish, New Hampshire, and Windsor, Vermont, is one of the largest covered wooden bridges in the U.S. Built in 1866, the bridge stretches more than four hundred feet, making it much longer than a modern-day football field. The bridge spans the Connecticut River at a point where the French military general and American Revolutionary War hero the Marquis de Lafayette is said to have crossed on his way to Vermont in 1825. Credit: Library of Congress.

At Port Said, Egypt, 26 June - 11 July 1898, while serving as flagship of Rear Admiral Manuel de la Camara's squadron, which had been sent to relieve the Philippines. Credit: NAVY.

Battleships of the fleet nearing Port Said, Egypt, circa 5-6 January 1909, as they approached the Mediterranean Sea during the final months of their cruise around the World. USS Ohio (Battleship # 12) is in the right center. Credit: NAVY.

"Let every one take care of himself" (As the Jack ass said when he was dancing among the chickens). Credit: Library of Congress.

I don't want you to go, she said. Credit: Library of Congress.

It's got to be killed, said the Princess sturdily. Credit: Library of Congress.

I said parson's sermon sure did knock hell outa th' Home Brew Bunch!. Credit: Library of Congress.

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No sheriff or bailiff of ours, or other person, shall take the horses or carts of any freeman for transport duty, against the will of the said freeman. (reference)

But it will be said, this hypothesis lays a ferment for frequent rebellion. (Second Treatise of Government)

Clause 3: The Trial of all Crimes, except in Cases of Impeachment, shall be by Jury; and such Trial shall be held in the State where the said Crimes shall have been committed; but when not committed within any State, the Trial shall be at such Place or Places as the Congress may by Law have directed. (reference)

"Undoubtedly," it will be said, "religious, moral, philosophical and juridical ideas have been modified in the course of historical development. (reference)

And I further declare and make known that such persons of suitable condition will be received into the armed service of the United States to garrison forts, positions, stations, and other places, and to man vessels of all sorts in said service. (Abraham Lincoln)

The Principal Allied and Associated Powers will hand over the said territories to Denmark. (reference)

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"Ha-ha", said Eeyore bitterly. "Merriment and what-not. Don't apologize. It's just what would happen."

Now, he said, he was beginning to have no longer the same wish

Eric said something like that

He went the whole length of the expression, and said that he would see him in that extremity first

I was being perfectly serious, said Arthur

But she said it with a hesitation that did not escape the acuteness of the child

One would have said it was an appetite following a prey, without appearing to do it on purpose

Yet at the end of that immense stretch of time not even one instant of eternity could be said to have ended

What said Northumberland as touching Richmond

He said the last smugly

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Health

Hold your inhaler the way your doctor said (A, B, or C below). (references)

Surgeon General, once said, "The best prescription is knowledge." (references)

People who are under anesthesia or in a coma are often said to be asleep. (references)

Business

Financing of investments is also part of said strategy. (references)

Online support is said to see an explosive growth over the next few years. (references)

The Wind Park in Comodoro Rivadavia is said to be the biggest of all South America. (references)

Children

Chile

The 1992 census found that 288,000 citizens said that they had some form of disability. (references)

Philippines

Congressional leaders said they would wait until the Court's ruling became final before initiating expulsion procedures. (references)

India

In March 1999, NHRC member Justice V.S. Malimath said that cases of abuse and torture of children confined to juvenile homes had been reported. (references)

Civil Liberties

Djibouti

The LDDH said that it was registered by the Minister of Interior. (references)

Sierra Leone

The handwritten list said of the seven: "All must die before elections. (references)

Ghana

Police authorities said that pursuing the cases only would exacerbate tensions. (references)

Economic History

Egypt

Other cities--Alexandria (6 million), Aswan, Asyut, Port Said, Suez, Ismailia. (references)

Vietnam

In some cases he said it would be less expensive to employ an expatriate worker. (references)

Cuba (09/01)

Cuban officials said in early 1998 that there were a total of 332 joint ventures. (references)

Human Rights

Belarus

The shovel was said to have bloodstains matching Zavadsky. (references)

Bolivia

A relative said Velazquez was not involved in the protests. (references)

Ghana

Police sources later said they had been looking for weapons. (references)

Indigenous People

Colombia

The Regional Indigenous Council of Cauca (CRIC) attributed Secue's murder to the FARC and said the killing may have been retribution for Secue's investigations of crimes by the FARC. (references)

Indonesia

After the congress, he met with Presidium Council leaders and reemphasized the Government's firm stance against Papuan independence, but said it was permissible to fly Papuan independence flags as long as they were smaller and flown below the Indonesian flag. (references)

Malaysia

However, according to press reports, the head of an NGO working with Orang Asli said in May 2000 that school dropout rates among Orang Asli had increased markedly over previous years, and the percentage of Orang Asli living below the poverty line was increasing as well. (references)

Minorities

Morocco

The King said that the Berber culture was the property of all Moroccans, and warned against anyone trying to use it for political purposes. (references)

Tajikistan

The students confessed to the bombing and said that their motive was religious; however, they were not known to have any ties with extremist groups. (references)

Canada

Provincial authorities said that the children showed signs of heavy corporal punishment; church practices advocated the use of belts and sticks in disciplining children. (references)

Political Economy

Pakistan

Musharraf has said that he would respect this timeframe. (references)

Cyprus

As a result, Cyprus is said to be at the forefront of candidate countries for EU accession. (references)

Western Sahara

Reliable sources said that the incident was spontaneous, unorganized, and lasted only 5 minutes. (references)

Political Rights

Haiti

Local journalists said the FL Petit-Goave mayor and his security force were responsible for the wounding of the five opposition members. (references)

Bosnia and Herzegovina

The OSCE said the rules change was intended to erase a previous disadvantage to multiethnic parties in the selection of House of Peoples delegates. (references)

Belize

The country is a democracy governed by a national assembly with executive direction from a cabinet of ministers headed by Prime Minister Said Musa. (references)

Trade

Norway

No license is required if the leasing agreement can be said to be operational. (references)

Chile

If said goods are unclaimed after the 90-day period, the goods will be declared abandoned by Customs and sold at public auction. (references)

Egypt

There are eight free trade zones in Egypt: Cairo (Nasr City), Alexandria, Port Said, Suez, Ismailia, Damietta, Safaga, and Sohag. (references)

Travel

Qatar

Bulk shipments are handled at the nine-berth Umm Said port, 30 miles south of Doha. (references)

Eq. Guinea

One (Air Consul A.A.) has been established for some years and is said to serve the isolated island of Annobon. (references)

Qatar

General cargo is usually unloaded at Umm Said and brought by barge or trucks to Doha by the Qatar National Navigation and Transportation Company. (references)

Women

Turkmenistan

Anecdotally, sexual harassment is said to exist in the workforce; however, the Government does not discuss this topic publicly. (references)

Nepal

In a survey conducted by SAATHI, 42 percent of the respondents said that in their experience medical practitioners were uncooperative or negligent in cases of violence against women and girls. (references)

Panama

One observer criticized the new laws as being overly broad; and she said that the Ministry of Family, Women, and Children would not have the resources to cope now that so many persons would be able to initiate prosecution. (references)

Worker Rights

Argentina

Three-quarters of those surveyed said that they were working to help their families. (references)

Laos

At least one major trafficker in the southern part of the country is said to be acting with impunity. (references)

Brazil

Although police said that they used only tear gas and rubber bullets, live ammunition was found in Ferreira's body. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from ICON Group International, Inc.; see credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Expressions using "said": afore said ♦ after all is said and done ♦ as said before ♦ be said ♦ easier said than done ♦ i scarcely head what he said ♦ it is said ♦ it's easier said than done ♦ more easily said than done ♦ no sooner said than done ♦ nothing remains to be said ♦ said he ♦ she said ♦ some person said ♦ the said ♦ the sum and substance of what he said ♦ they said ♦ when all is said and done ♦ you said it ♦ you said it!. Additional references.

Beginning with "said": said-regretfully, said-'so, said-to-be.

Ending with "said": s-said.

Containing "said": who-said-what-to-whom.

Afrikaans

gesê. (various references)

Albanian

thatë (barely, drily, dry, dryly, only), i thënë (outspoken), i lartëpërmendur, i kallëzuar. (various references)

Arabic 

‏ملفوظ (pronounced, spoken, uttered), ‏مذكور أنفا, ‏قال (go, say, speak, state, talk, tell, told, utter). (various references)

Breton

lavaret. (various references)

Bulgarian 

споменат (mentioned), казан (caldron, copper, pot-still, tank, told, vat). (various references)

Catalan

dit (finger). (various references)

Chinese 

说. (various references)

Czech

zmínìný (in question, mentioned), uvedený (given, stated), min.èas i příè.min. od say říci, dotyèný (in question, the person concerned), øíkala. (various references)

Danish

sagde, antiinflammatorisk steroid (steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). (various references)

Dutch

anti-inflammatoire steroïde (steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). (various references)

Esperanto

diris. (various references)

Estonian

ütlesite. (various references)

Farsi 

مذکور, گفته شده (Told), گفت , بیان شده . (various references)

Finnish

anti-inflammatorinen steroidi (steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). (various references)

Flemish

zei. (various references)

French

dit. (various references)

German

steroidale Entzündungshemmer (steroidal anti-inflammatory drug), sagte, gesagt (told), besagte (implied), besagt (aforesaid, implies). (various references)

Greek 

στεροειδές αντιφλεγμονώδες (steroidal anti-inflammatory drug), είπες, είπε (quoth, she remarked), είπαμε, είπα (told), αόρ. του say. (various references)

Haitian Creole

di (ten, to say). (various references)

Hebrew 

כאמור (as aforesaid, as said before). (various references)

Hungarian

nevezett (-named, ycleped, yclept), mondott (told). (various references)

Icelandic

sagðir. (various references)

Indonesian

tersebut di atas (above mentioned, afore mentioned, afore said), tercetus (enkindled, said unexpectedly, sparked), katanya (allegedly, it was said that..., reportedly), celetukan (words said abruptly). (various references)

Irish

dúirt. (various references)

Italian

suddetto (above mentioned, aforesaid, ditto), detto (byword, called, dictum, named, nicknamed, say, saying, yclept), antiinfiammatorio steroideo (steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). (various references)

Japanese Kanji 

前記 (above, above-mentioned, aforesaid), と言う (called thus). (various references)

Japanese Katakana 

ぜんき (above, above-mentioned, aforesaid, early period, first half year, first term, preceding period), という (called thus). (various references)

Korean 

말하는 (spoken, Talked, Told). (various references)

Luganda

ogambye (you said), ebyogerwa (things aresaid, things that are said, what is said). (various references)

Luxembourgish

gesot. (various references)

Malagasy

nolazainao (said by you), lazainao (said by you). (various references)

Manx

Dooyrt. (various references)

Pidgin English

say. (various references)

Pig Latin

aidsay.(various references)

Portuguese

mencionado, dito (dictum, ditto), disse (one said). (various references)

Portuguese Brazilian

disse (one said). (various references)

Quechua

ninki (you have said). (various references)

Romanian

zis, trecut şi participiu trecut de la say. (various references)

Russian 

упомянутый (mentioned), сказать вышеуказанный говорят, вышеупомянутый (a/n above-named, above mentioned, abovementioned, above-mentioned, aforecited, aforementioned, aforesaid, foregoing). (various references)

Scottish

thuirt, dubhair. (various references)

Serbo-Croatian

spomenut, proš. vreme i particip od say. (various references)

Slovene