Definition of Saying
Saying
say·ing
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A statement or phrase that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.
e.g. The old saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" is still popular today.
(verb)
uttering or speaking words in order to express a feeling, opinion, or intention or to convey information or instructions;
e.g. I couldn't hear what he was saying, so I asked him to speak louder.
(verb)
assuming or supposing something to be the case in order to imagine or work out its consequences;
e.g. They were smart for saying that it would take two hours for them to reach, because they faced delays that actually made their journey that long.
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