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Sais vs. Says: What's the Difference?

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on September 29, 2023
"Sais" is an incorrect spelling, while "Says" is the correct third-person singular form of the verb "say," meaning to utter words.

Which is correct: Sais or Says

How to spell Says?

Sais is Incorrect

Says is Correct

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Key Differences

Relate "says" to "day" as both contain "ay."
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Sep 08, 2023
"Sais" might look like a French word; English uses "says."
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Sep 08, 2023
Think of the phrase, "She says, he says" to remember it's used for third person.
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Sep 08, 2023
Remember the sequence: "say" + "s" = "says."
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Sep 08, 2023
Connect "says" with "conveys" – both end in "ays."
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Sep 08, 2023
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Sais and Says Definitions

Sais

Sais is an incorrect spelling of Says.
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Sep 08, 2023

Says

To utter words or express an opinion.
She says she'll be late.
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Sep 08, 2023

Says

To recite or report a specific message.
The letter says she moved.
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Sep 08, 2023

Says

To utter aloud; pronounce
The children said, "Good morning.".
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Apr 29, 2023

Says

To express in words
Say what's on your mind.
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Apr 29, 2023
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Says

To state as an opinion or judgment; declare
I say let's eat out.
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Says

To state as a determination of fact
It's hard to say who is right in this matter.
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Says

To report or maintain; allege
It is said he is a fraud.
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Says

To repeat or recite
Said grace.
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Says

To indicate; show
The clock says half past two.
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Says

To give nonverbal expression to; signify or embody
It was an act that said "devotion.".
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Says

To suppose; assume
Let's say that you're right.
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Says

To make a statement or express an opinion or judgment
The story must be true because the teacher said so.
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Says

A turn or chance to speak
Having had my say, I sat down.
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Says

The right or power to influence or make a decision
Citizens have a say in the councils of government. All I want is some say in the matter.
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Says

(Archaic) Something said; a statement.
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Says

Approximately
There were, say, 500 people present.
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Says

For instance
A woodwind, say an oboe.
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Says

Used to express surprise or appeal for someone's attention.
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Says

Plural of say
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Says

To indicate in a written form.
The sign says “No Entry.”
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Sep 08, 2023

Says

To assume or suppose something.
He says it might rain tomorrow.
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Sep 08, 2023

Says

To convey a particular impression.
The evidence says otherwise.
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Sep 08, 2023

FAQs

Which vowel is used before Says?

The vowel "a" is used before the ending "ys" in "says."
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Sep 08, 2023

What is the pronunciation of Says?

It's pronounced as /sɛz/.
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Sep 08, 2023

What is the root word of Says?

The root word is "say."
Harlon Moss
Sep 08, 2023

What is the verb form of Says?

"Says" is the third-person singular present form of the verb "say."
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Sep 08, 2023

Which preposition is used with Says?

Various prepositions can be used with "says," such as "says to," "says about," or "says in."
Aimie Carlson
Sep 08, 2023

What is the singular form of Says?

"Says" itself is a singular form.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 08, 2023

Is Says an adverb?

No, "says" is not an adverb.
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Sep 08, 2023

Why is it called Says?

It's called "says" because it's the third-person singular present form of the verb "say."
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Sep 08, 2023

Is Says an abstract noun?

No, "says" is not an abstract noun.
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Sep 08, 2023

What is the plural form of Says?

The verb "say" doesn't have a plural, but in third-person plural, we use "say," as in "they say."
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Sep 08, 2023

Is the Says term a metaphor?

No, "says" is not a metaphor.
Sara Rehman
Sep 08, 2023

Is the word Says imperative?

No, "says" is in the indicative mood.
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Sep 08, 2023

How do we divide Says into syllables?

It's a single syllable word, so no division.
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Sep 08, 2023

Which conjunction is used with Says?

Any conjunction can be used, depending on context, e.g., "She says and writes."
Sara Rehman
Sep 08, 2023

Is Says a vowel or consonant?

"Says" is a word made up of both vowels and consonants.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 08, 2023

Is Says a countable noun?

"Says" is not a noun.
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Sep 08, 2023

Is Says a collective noun?

No, "says" is not a collective noun.
Sara Rehman
Sep 08, 2023

What is the first form of Says?

The first form is "say."
Janet White
Sep 08, 2023

What is the third form of Says?

The third form is also "said."
Sara Rehman
Sep 08, 2023

Is Says a negative or positive word?

"Says" is neutral; its connotation depends on context.
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Sep 08, 2023

What is another term for Says?

Another term could be "states" or "expresses."
Aimie Carlson
Sep 08, 2023

Which determiner is used with Says?

Determiners aren't typically used directly with "says," but the context may dictate the use of determiners like "this," "that," "each," etc.
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Sep 08, 2023

Is Says a noun or adjective?

"Says" is a verb.
Harlon Moss
Sep 08, 2023

How many syllables are in Says?

One syllable.
Sara Rehman
Sep 08, 2023

What is the opposite of Says?

There's no direct opposite, but in terms of not speaking, it could be "silence" or "withholds."
Harlon Moss
Sep 08, 2023

How is Says used in a sentence?

"Says" is used to indicate the utterance or expression of words by someone, as in "He says he's coming to the party."
Sara Rehman
Sep 08, 2023

Which article is used with Says?

Typically, no article is used directly with "says," but context may dictate the use of "a," "an," or "the" elsewhere in the sentence.
Harlon Moss
Sep 08, 2023

What is a stressed syllable in Says?

The entire word "says" is stressed as it's one syllable.
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Sep 08, 2023

What part of speech is Says?

"Says" is a verb.
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Sep 08, 2023

What is the second form of Says?

The second form is "said."
Harlon Moss
Sep 08, 2023
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