noun
sayer
Sayer (noun) means someone who says or announces something, especially habitually. Example: “He was more a doer than a sayer, preferring action to talk.”
noun
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Someone who says or announces something, especially habitually.
"He was more a doer than a sayer, preferring action to talk."
How to use sayer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA word for someone who says things, mostly seen today in the set phrase "sayer" versus "doer."
Common pairings
a sayer, not a doer
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
Formed from the verb "say" plus the agent suffix "-er," meaning "one who does the action."
Rhymes for sayer
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What does “sayer” mean?
The word “sayer” means someone who says or announces something, especially habitually. In plain terms, a word for someone who says things, mostly seen today in the set phrase "sayer" versus "doer.".
How do you use “sayer” in a sentence?
Here is “sayer” used in a sentence: “He was more a doer than a sayer, preferring action to talk.”
What part of speech is “sayer”?
“Sayer” is a noun.
What is the meaning of sayer?
"sayer" (noun) means someone who says or announces something, especially habitually.
