say vs add

say is a noun but add is not a noun.

say and add both are verbs.

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

As verbs, add is a hyponym of say; that is, add is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than say:

say: express in words
add: state or say further

Other hyponyms of say include lay out, present, represent, misstate, answer, reply, respond, introduce, precede, preface, premise, announce, declare, articulate, enunciate, vocalise, vocalize, get out, declare, declare, mention, note, observe, remark, append, supply, explain, give, sum, sum up, summarise, summarize.

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

say (verb)	add (verb)
express in words	make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
report or maintain	make an addition by combining numbers
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way	determine the sum of
express a supposition	state or say further
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority	bestow a quality on
communicate or express nonverbally	constitute an addition
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 say and add

Words related to "say"

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