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."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 08, 2023
"Sais" might look like a French word; English uses "says."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 08, 2023
Think of the phrase, "She says, he says" to remember it's used for third person.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 08, 2023
Remember the sequence: "say" + "s" = "says."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 08, 2023
Connect "says" with "conveys" – both end in "ays."
Janet White
Sep 08, 2023
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Sais and Says Definitions
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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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Apr 29, 2023
Says
To give nonverbal expression to; signify or embody
It was an act that said "devotion.".
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Apr 29, 2023
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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Apr 29, 2023
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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Apr 29, 2023
FAQs
Which vowel is used before Says?
The vowel "a" is used before the ending "ys" in "says."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 08, 2023
What is the verb form of Says?
"Says" is the third-person singular present form of the verb "say."
Sawaira Riaz
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
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
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."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 08, 2023
How do we divide Says into syllables?
It's a single syllable word, so no division.
Sawaira Riaz
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 negative or positive word?
"Says" is neutral; its connotation depends on context.
Sawaira Riaz
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.
Sawaira Riaz
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.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 08, 2023
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