say
Say means to speak or express in words. (verb)
An example of to say is to greet a friend "Hello."
Say means approximately or for example. (adverb)
An example of say used as an adverb is to make a statement using the word "say" before the actual estimate such as, "That ice cream cone has, say, 700 calories," which means the ice cream cone has about 700 calories.
A say is the right to speak or choose. (noun)
An example of a say is the right to vote in a school election.
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