add vs say

add is not a noun while say is a noun.

add and say both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
add	No	No	Yes	No
say	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, say is a hypernym of add; that is, say is a word with a broader meaning than add:

add: state or say further
say: express in words

Other hypernyms of add include state, tell.

add (noun)	say (noun)
	the chance to speak

add (verb)	say (verb)
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of	express in words
make an addition by combining numbers	report or maintain
determine the sum of	speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
state or say further	express a supposition
bestow a quality on	give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
constitute an addition	communicate or express nonverbally
	recite or repeat a fixed text
	indicate
	state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
	utter aloud
	have or contain a certain wording or form

Difference between add and say

Words related to "say"

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