Past tense of say
The past simple of say is said and the past participle is said: say – said – said.
- Base form V1
- say
- Past simple V2
- said
- Past participle V3
- said
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Meaning of say
To produce words or sounds, or to communicate a thought, fact, opinion, or instruction
- ExampleShe said that the meeting would start at nine.
Say, said, said in sentences
- Past simpleHe said hello.
- Past participleI have said that before.
Common mistakes
sayedsaid. Say is irregular, so it does not take -ed.
Similar verbs
Built on say, with the same forms: gainsay.
Past simple and past participle the same, like say: have, make, think, find, feel, keep, tell, buy.
Common questions
What is the past tense of say?
Said. For example: He said hello.
What is the past participle of say?
Said. It follows have in the perfect tenses, as in I have said that before.
Is say a regular verb?
No. Say is irregular: its past forms do not end in -ed.
