This shows grade level based on the word's complexity.
say-so
[ sey-soh ]
/ ËseÉȘËsoÊ /
Save This Word!
This shows grade level based on the word's complexity.
noun, plural say-sos.
one's personal statement or assertion.
final authority; directing influence.
an authoritative statement.
QUIZ
QUIZ YOURSELF ON âITSâ VS. âITâSâ!
Apostrophes can be tricky; prove you know the difference between "itâs" and "its" in this crafty quiz!
Question 1 of 8
On the farm, the feed for chicks is significantly different from the roostersâ; ______ not even comparable.
Origin of say-so
First recorded in 1630â40; originally, one's mere word on a matter, as opposed to proof
Words nearby say-so
sayonara, say one's piece, Sayreville, says, Say's law, say-so, says who?, say the word, say uncle, Sayville, sayyid
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2022
How to use say-so in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for say-so
say-so
noun informal
an arbitrary assertion
an authoritative decision
the authority to make a final decision
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012