SAID

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does said mean? 

• SAID (adjective)
  The adjective SAID has 1 sense:

1. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

  Familiarity information: SAID used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• SAID (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

Synonyms:

aforementioned; aforesaid; said

Context example:

said party has denied the charges

Similar:

same (same in identity)

 Context examples 

“Oh, then we have three days yet,” said Holmes with a yawn.

(The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

“I wonder that my very simple stratagem could deceive so old a shikari,” said Holmes.

(The Return of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

"Look you, O White Man," he said.

(Love of Life and Other Stories, by Jack London)

But I’ve said nothin’ to ye, mind ye.

(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)

"I hope you'll call again," she said, as he was saying good night to her brothers.

(Martin Eden, by Jack London)

I have already said that he must have gone to King’s Pyland or to Mapleton.

(The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

Said another way, this year you will more likely enjoy shopping.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

"They're after us, Bill," said the man at the front.

(White Fang, by Jack London)

As they gathered about the table, Mrs. March said, with a particularly happy face, "I've got a treat for you after supper."

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)

"I wonder whether you could get on friendly—or at least on talking terms with the fellow," he said, at last.

(The Lost World, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)