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Definition of Saying
1. Noun. A word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations. "Pardon the expression"
Specialized synonyms: Beatitude, Logion, Calque, Calque Formation, Loan Translation, Advice And Consent, Ambiguity, Euphemism, Dysphemism, Shucks, Tongue Twister, Anatomical, Anatomical Reference, Southernism, Catchword, Motto, Shibboleth, Slogan, Axiom, Maxim, Epigram, Quip, Adage, Byword, Proverb, Saw, Idiom, Idiomatic Expression, Phrasal Idiom, Phrase, Set Phrase, Agrapha, Sumpsimus
Generic synonyms: Language, Oral Communication, Speech, Speech Communication, Spoken Communication, Spoken Language, Voice Communication
Derivative terms: Say
Definition of Saying
1. n. That which is said; a declaration; a statement, especially a proverbial one; an aphorism; a proverb.
Definition of Saying
1. Verb. (present participle of say) ¹
2. Noun. A proverb or maxim; something often said. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Saying
1. a maxim [n -S] - See also: maxim
Lexicographical Neighbors of Saying
| say wha say what sayable sayd sayde saye sayed sayeds sayeret sayest | sayeth sayid sayids sayin' saying (current term) sayings saymaster saymasters sayne sayon | sayonara sayonaras sayons sayrite says says me says who sayso sayst |
Literary usage of Saying
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan (1846)
"Then Demas called again, saying, But will you not come over and see ? ... Chr.
Then Christian roundly answered, saying, Demas, thou art an enemy to the ..."
2. The pilgrim's progress from this world to that which is to come by John Bunyan (1879)
"... saying, If thou comest in God's name, come in. So he said Amen, and opened
the door, and saluted her with " Peace be to this house. ..."
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