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say vs convey

convey vs say

say is a noun but convey is not a noun.

say and convey both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
say Yes No Yes No
convey No No Yes No
As verbs, convey is a hypernym of say; that is, convey is a word with a broader meaning than say:
  • say: communicate or express nonverbally
  • convey: (of information) make known; pass on
say (noun) convey (noun)
the chance to speak
say (verb) convey (verb)
express in words (of information) make known; pass on
report or maintain serve as a means for expressing something
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way go or come after and bring or take back
express a supposition take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
communicate or express nonverbally transmit a title or property
recite or repeat a fixed text transfer to another
indicate
state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
utter aloud
have or contain a certain wording or form
Difference between say and convey

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