said
Said (adj) means Previously mentioned; referred to earlier in a document or conversation. Example: “The said contract was signed on the fifth of March.”
How to use said
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed before a noun to mean "the one already mentioned" — common in formal or legal writing.
Mostly found in legal, formal, or bureaucratic writing ("the said party") rather than everyday conversation.
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The _____ contract was signed on the fifth of March.
Etymology
The past tense and past participle of say, from Old English sægde.
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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.'
Example sentences
Real-world examples showing said in context, drawn from published sources. Any opinions expressed are those of the original source and do not reflect the views of FreeDict.com.
James said on X that he made his decision with a shot at a fifth championship in mind.
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