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sum up vs say

say vs sum up

sum up is not a noun while say is a noun.

sum up and say both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sum up No No Yes No
say Yes No Yes No
As verbs, say is a hypernym of sum up; that is, say is a word with a broader meaning than sum up:
  • sum up: be a summary of
  • say: express in words
Other hypernyms of sum up include state, tell.
sum up (noun) say (noun)
the chance to speak
sum up (verb) say (verb)
give a summary (of) express in words
determine the sum of report or maintain
be a summary of speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
express a supposition
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
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 sum up and say

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