said
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for said, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Previously mentioned; referred to earlier in a document or conversation.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
The past tense and past participle of say, from Old English sægde.
Full origin of said →Frequently asked questions
What does “said” mean?
The word “said” means previously mentioned; referred to earlier in a document or conversation. In plain terms, used before a noun to mean "the one already mentioned" — common in formal or legal writing.
How do you pronounce “said”?
“Said” is pronounced sehd (/sɛd/ in IPA).
How do you use “said” in a sentence?
Here is “said” used in a sentence: “The said contract was signed on the fifth of March.”
What part of speech is “said”?
“Said” is an adjective.
Where does the word “said” come from?
The word “said” comes from Old English. The past tense and past participle of say, from Old English sægde.
Is “said” a common word?
“Said” is a very common word in modern English.
What is the difference between said as an adjective and said as a verb?
As a verb, said is the past tense of say, as in 'She said hello.' As an adjective, said means previously mentioned, as in 'the said document.' The adjective is formal and mostly appears in legal or official writing to point back to something named earlier.
What is an example of said used as an adjective?
'The said agreement was signed on Monday.' Here said means the agreement already referred to earlier. Other examples include 'the said party' and 'on the said date,' all common in contracts and formal documents where said points back to something previously named.
What can I use instead of said as an adjective?
Close alternatives include aforementioned, aforesaid, above-mentioned, and the previously mentioned one. In everyday writing you can often replace it with 'this,' 'that,' or 'the same,' as in 'that document,' which sounds far less formal and stiff than the legal-style 'the said document.'