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saying

/ˈseɪɪŋ/
say · ing ˈseɪ · ɪŋ
English Definition
n. a short, well-known expression or phrase
中文释义
谚语,格言
Significado en Español
dicho, refrán
한국어 뜻
속담, 격언
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
câu nói, tục ngữ
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Example Sentence

There is an old saying about patience.

有一句关于耐心的古老谚语。

Synonyms
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “saying”:

  1. A proverb
  2. B question
  3. C argument
  4. D mystery
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A — proverb. “saying” means n. a short, well-known expression or phrase

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Practice makes perfect is an old ______ that nearly everyone knows.

  1. A number
  2. B machine
  3. C saying
  4. D flavor
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C — saying. “saying” means n. a short, well-known expression or phrase

Common questions about “saying”

What does “saying” mean?

saying — n. a short, well-known expression or phrase. In Chinese: 谚语,格言.

How do you pronounce “saying”?

saying is pronounced /ˈseɪɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: say · ing.

How do you use “saying” in a sentence?

There is an old saying about patience. (有一句关于耐心的古老谚语。)

What are synonyms for “saying”?

proverb, adage, expression — all close in meaning to saying (n. a short, well-known expression or phrase).

Is “saying” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. saying appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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