Definitions for saying
ˈseɪ ɪŋsay·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. saying, expression, locutionnoun

   a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

   "pardon the expression"

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. sayingnoun

   A proverb or maxim; something often said.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sayingnoun

   Expression; words; opinion sententiously delivered.

   Etymology: from say.

   I thank thee, Brutus,
   That thou hast prov’d Lucilius’ saying true. William Shakespeare.

   Moses fled at this saying, and was a stranger in Median. Acts.

   Many are the sayings of the wise,
   Extolling patience as the truest fortitude. John Milton.

   Others try to divert the troubles of other men by pretty and plausible sayings, such as this, that if evils are long, they are but light. John Tillotson, Sermons.

   We poetick folks, who must restrain
   Our measur’d sayings in an equal chain,
   Have troubles utterly unknown to those,
   Who let their fancy loose in rambling prose. Matthew Prior.

   The sacred function can never be hurt by their sayings, if not first reproached by our doings. Francis Atterbury.

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1. saying

   A saying is a short, memorable phrase or expression commonly used in conversation or writing that conveys an idea, a piece of advice, or a moral lesson. Sayings are often culturally rooted and can reflect wisdom, common sense, or humor. They are used to communicate a message concisely and effectively, promoting understanding and conveying a shared meaning among individuals. Sayings can encompass proverbs, idioms, aphorisms, or other forms of figurative language.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Saying

   of Say

2. Sayingnoun

   that which is said; a declaration; a statement, especially a proverbial one; an aphorism; a proverb

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Saying

   A saying is something that is said, notable in one respect or another, to be "a pithy expression of wisdom or truth". There are a number of specific types of saying: ⁕Adage – An aphorism that has gained credibility by virtue of long use. ⁕Aphorism – A concise definition, notably memorable. ⁕Apophthegm – "…an edgy, more cynical aphorism; such as, 'Men are generally more careful of the breed of their horses and dogs than of their children.'" ⁕Bromide – A phrase or platitude that, having been employed excessively, suggests insincerity or a lack of originality in the speaker employing it. ⁕Cliché – An overly commonplace, hackneyed or trite saying. ⁕Epigram – A poetic form of comment on a particular idea, occurrence, or person. ⁕Epithet – A descriptive word or phrase that has become a popular formulation. ⁕Gnome. A type of saying, especially an aphorism or a maxim, that is designed to provide instruction in a compact form. ⁕Idiom – "…an expression whose meaning can’t be derived simply by hearing it, such as 'Kick the bucket.'" ⁕Mantra – A religious or mystical syllable or poetic phrase. ⁕Maxim – A principle or rule. A maxim is a wise saying, especially one intended to advise or recommend a course of conduct. In comparison to its approximate synonyms: saying, adage, saw, motto, epigram, proverb, aphorism, the term maxim stresses the succinct formulation of an ultimate truth, a fundamental principle, or a rule of conduct. The word derives from the Latin word maximus, "greatest", via an expression maxima propositio, "greatest premise".

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1. sayingverb

   Verb form of the word say.

   They were saying how much they were looking forward to their wedding day.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 19, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'saying' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #773

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'saying' in Written Corpus Frequency: #202

How to pronounce saying?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say saying in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of saying in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of saying in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of saying in a Sentence

1. Larry Hogan:

   The issue I'm concerned about is President Trump has a very low re-elect number, I think in the 30s, high 30s, low 40s, so the chance of President Trump losing a general election are pretty good. I'm not saying President Trump couldn't win, but President Trump's pretty weak in the general election.

2. Paul LePage:

   Instead of saying, 'Maine women,' I said, 'white women.' I'm not going to apologize to the Maine women for that because if you go to Maine you will see we are essentially 95 percent white.

3. Mobutu Sese Seko:

   It's very, very difficult, but we have to, there is no other way to do anything else, we have a saying among ourselves, life is a battle.

4. John Kasich on Sunday:

   I have to do well enough there, and I think I will …. I'll catch fire. And if I catch fire, I think the sky is the limit. Poor showings in both or either of those first two primaries can doom a campaign. The next debate is being hosted by Fox Business and is on January 14. John Kasich on Sunday express optimism that he ’ll be in the main-stage debate and declined to comment on fellow GOP candidate Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul saying he wo n’t compete in the second-tier contest if demoted as a result of FOX Business criteria, which involves rankings in national, Iowa and New Hampshire polls.

5. Crysta Abelseth:

   He's well-connected, he's threatened me multiple times, saying he has connections in the justice system, so I better be careful, and he can take her away anytime he wants to. I didn't believe him until it happened.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=saying
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Saying
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=saying
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saying
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=saying