Difference between Read and Say

What is the difference between Read and Say?

Read as a noun is a reading or an act of reading, especially an actor's part of a play. while Say as a noun is one's stated opinion or input into a discussion.

Read

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A reading or an act of reading, especially an actor's part of a play.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: that is, in other words

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written. To think, believe; to consider (that). To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written. To speak aloud words or other information that is written. Often construed with a to phrase or an indirect object. To interpret or infer a meaning, significance, etc. To consist of certain text. Of text, etc., to be interpreted or read in a particular way. To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written. To be able to hear what another person is saying over a radio connection. To make a special study of, as by perusing textbooks.

Example sentence: I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure.

Say

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To pronounce.To recite.To communicate, either verbally or in writing.To indicate in a written form.to have a common expression; .Let's say.

Part of speech: interjection

Definition: Used to gain one's attention before making an inquiry or suggestion; hey

Part of speech: noun

Definition: One's stated opinion or input into a discussion.A type of fine cloth similar to serge.

Example sentence: The cars we drive say a lot about us.

We hope you now know whether to use Read or Say in your sentence.

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