What does saying mean?
Definitions for saying
ˈseɪ ɪŋsay·ing
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word saying.
Princeton's WordNet
saying, expression, locutionnoun
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
"pardon the expression"
Wiktionary
sayingnoun
A proverb or maxim; something often said.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
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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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 Dictionary
Saying
of Say
Sayingnoun
that which is said; a declaration; a statement, especially a proverbial one; an aphorism; a proverb
Wikidata
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".
Editors Contribution
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
Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'saying' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #773
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'saying' in Written Corpus Frequency: #202
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of saying in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of saying in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of saying in a Sentence
More people were pointing out the defendant, saying he had just shot somebody, that he's trying to get away, further inferencing from the things I had heard, experienced and witnessed earlier in the night, I thought the defendant was an active shooter.
Im not saying I wont run with time, but Im ready to try to defend my title.
Senator Sanders, I do want to be clear here. Youre saying that you never told Senator Warren that a woman could not win the election, that is correct.
We were standing in the circle after the match and we were so happy, yelling at each other, we were saying' let's continue writing history !' For the first time we got to this stage at World Cup. All the players then used this mantra.
They are saying Ayoub is a terrorist but I simply can't believe it, why would he want to kill anyone? It makes no sense.
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Translations for saying
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- proverbi, ditaCatalan, Valencian
- přísloví, rčeníCzech
- dywediadWelsh
- Sprichwort, AusspruchGerman
- ρητό, απόφθεγμα, παροιμίαGreek
- dicho, diciendo, proverbio, refránSpanish
- sanontaFinnish
- dictonFrench
- közmondás, mondás, szólásmondásHungarian
- առածArmenian
- dicto, proverbioInterlingua
- pepatahIndonesian
- detto, proverbio, massimaItalian
- 格言Japanese
- dictioLatin
- Sproch, SprachwuertLuxembourgish, Letzeburgesch
- поговорка, изрека, пословицаMacedonian
- gezegde, spreekwoordDutch
- powiedzeniePolish
- dizendo, provérbio, ditadoPortuguese
- zicală, proverbRomanian
- пoслoвицa, пoгoвoркaRussian
- poslovica, izrekaSerbo-Croatian
- príslovie, rčenieSlovak
- ordstäv, ordspråkSwedish
- misemo, msemoSwahili
- kasabihanTagalog
- spot, dijhêyeWalloon
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