Say and Talk

Similar meaning words

Say verb - To express (a thought or emotion) in words.

Usage example: why don't you just say what's on your mind?

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Talk is a synonym for say in words topic. In some cases you can use "Talk" instead a verb "Say", when it comes to topics like speak, speak up.

Nearby Word: saying

Talk verb - To express (a thought or emotion) in words.

Usage example: you're talking nonsense: take a minute and think about what you are trying to say, and then start speaking

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Say is a synonym for talk in utter topic. You can use "Say" instead a verb "Talk", if it concerns topics such as words, inform, speak up.

Nearby Words: talking, talkative, talker, talkie

sweet	sweet say	sweet talk
good	good say	good talk
normal	normal say	normal talk
short	short say	short talk
Other adjectives: direct, friendly, light, single, simple, big, little, black, dark, innocent, important, religious, general, final, last, different.

people	say people	talk people
thanks	say thanks	talk thanks
someone	say someone	talk someone
time	say time	talk time
Other words: way, bit, little, shit, times.

You always talk, you Americans, you talk and you talk and say 'Let me tell you something' and 'I just wanna say this' .

Source: National Stereotypes / North America
You talk and you talk and say "let me tell you something" and "I just wanna say this".

Source: Film / Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
Just dont talk or say anything hair related near him.

Source: Manga / Misolala

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