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says the word

says the word is the third-person singular simple present indicative 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 says the word

What is says the word the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Says the word is the third-person singular simple present indicative of say the word.

Words near says the word in the dictionary

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

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