Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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say | Yes | No | Yes | No |
tell | No | No | Yes | No |
say (noun) | tell (noun) |
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the chance to speak |
say (verb) | tell (verb) |
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express in words | discern or comprehend |
report or maintain | mark as different |
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way | let something be known |
express a supposition | narrate or give a detailed account of |
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority | give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority |
communicate or express nonverbally | give evidence |
recite or repeat a fixed text | express in words |
indicate | inform positively and with certainty and confidence |
state as one's opinion or judgement; declare | |
utter aloud | |
have or contain a certain wording or form |