introduce vs say

say vs introduce

introduce is not a noun while say is a noun.

introduce and say both are verbs.

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

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

introduce: furnish with a preface or introduction
say: express in words

Other hypernyms of introduce include state, tell.

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

introduce (verb)	say (verb)
be a precursor of	express in words
place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing	report or maintain
put before (a body)	speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
cause to come to know personally	express a supposition
furnish with a preface or introduction	give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
bring before the public for the first time, as of an actor, song, etc.	communicate or express nonverbally
put or introduce into something	recite or repeat a fixed text
bring something new to an environment	indicate
bring in or establish in a new place or environment	state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
bring in a new person or object into a familiar environment	utter aloud
	have or contain a certain wording or form

Difference between introduce and say

Words related to "say"

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