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Allegedly vs Said - What's the difference?

allegedly | said |

As an adverb allegedly

is according to someone's allegation.

As a verb said is

past tense of say.

As an adjective said is

mentioned earlier.

As a determiner said is

mentioned earlier.

As a proper noun Said is

an alternative spelling of Sayyid|lang=en.

allegedly

English

Adverb

(-)
  • According to someone's allegation.
    • The suspect was allegedly involved in the robbery, but his alibi placed him in another state at the time.
  • According to someone's conspicuous impressions (which could be alleged ensuingly).
    • The game is allegedly exciting.
  • * {{quote-news
    • , year=2008 , date=13/11/2008 , author=Jason Whitlock , title=The 10 best and 10 worst NFL coaches , work= citation , page= , passage=Philip Rivers is allegedly having the best season of any quarterback in the league. }}
  • * {{quote-news
    • , year=2009 , date=02/20/2009 , author= , title=The Closer , work= citation , page= , passage=...her onscreen tears are allegedly real. }}

    Usage notes

    * This term is used in the media to avoid litigation when the facts are not 100% certain, or when referring to evidence in an ongoing trial.

    said

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (say)

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • mentioned earlier
    • The said party has denied the charges.

    Determiner

    (en determiner)
  • mentioned earlier
    • Said party has denied the charges.

    See also

    * Said for proper noun sense

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