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saying the word

saying the word is the present participle and gerund of say the word.

Meaning of say the word

Verb

say the word (third-person singular simple present says the word, present participle saying the word, simple past and past participle said the word)

  1. (idiomatic) To indicate that it is time to perform an action; to give permission.
    • "I wish—When shall we have courage to marry, Jude?"
      "Whenever you have it, I think I shall. It remains with you entirely, dear. Only say the word, and it's done."1895, Thomas Hardy, chapter 3, in Jude the Obscure
    Synonyms:
    give the word

Questions about saying the word

What is saying the word the present participle and gerund of?
Saying the word is the present participle and gerund of say the word.

Words near saying the word in the dictionary

  1. saying one's piece
  2. saying one's prayers
  3. saying someone's prayers
  4. saying the quiet part loud
  5. saying the quiet part out loud
  6. saying the word
  7. saying to oneself
  8. saying uncle
  9. saying when
  10. saying word one
  11. saying yes

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