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

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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. Quinn Nystrom:

   I've seen the criticism from people( on social media), saying this is a publicity stunt, but I really don't give a s ** t. Because for the Type I diabetes community and for the 7.5 million Americans who depend on insulin, this is the biggest thing, today, that has happened to the insulin crisis, by shining a light on this topic.

2. Wayne Schmidt:

   Until something changes on the macro global economic view where business really starts to pick up, this will continue to be the theme, i have a hard time seeing the supply and demand of oil coming into balance…as in the short term with Saudi Arabia saying they won’t cut production, maybe Iran does or doesn’t come onto the market. But prices in the high 20s is a real possibility.

3. Rich Robinson:

   It is with great disappointment and regret that after having the privilege of writing and performing the music of The Black Crowes over the last 24 years, I find myself in the position of saying that the band has broken up.

4. Patrick Murray:

   The folks that are in the middle, the moderate folks, the White college-educated women living in the suburbs, are looking at what is happening realistically. They're looking at what is happening in their own neighborhoods, whether it's Covid or whether it's the marches in support of Black Lives Matter among their own White neighbors and saying( Donald Trump message) does not comport with how I see the world, and Donald Trump is just trying to divide us, and I think that just builds on top of it.

5. Fox News:

   Everyone’s been saying it’s so brave of ABC to cancel their biggest hit show, but the bold move was actually putting this lady Hitler chef back on the air in the first place.

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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