What is another word instead of said?
272 Words to Use Instead of “Said”
| accused | corrected | lamented |
|---|---|---|
| asked | denied | murmured |
| asserted | described | mused |
| assured | disagreed | muttered |
| babbled | disclosed | nagged |
What are some good synonyms for said?
communicated,
How do you replace said?
“Said” Alternatives That Show Excitement
- cheered.
- cried out.
- beamed.
- rejoiced.
- exclaimed.
- gushed.
- yelled.
- crowed.
What to say instead of he said she said?
Synonyms for said that show volume include: Quietly: ‘Mouthed’, ‘whispered’, ‘hissed’, ‘mumbled’, ‘muttered’, ‘said, under their breath’ Loudly: ‘Yelled’, ‘shouted’, ‘bellowed’, ‘screamed’, ‘roared’
What to write instead of he said?
Words for ‘said’ may show or suggest: Volume (e.g. yelled, shouted, bellowed, screamed, whispered) Tone or pitch (e.g. shrieked, groaned, squeaked) Emotion (e.g. grumbled, snapped, sneered, begged)
How do you avoid using said?
Only use dialogue tags every three or four lines. Use action to show who’s talking. Use dialogue to tell your reader who’s talking.
What is another word for said happily?
Happy Words to Use Instead of “Said”
| Applauded | Congratulated | Prattled |
|---|---|---|
| Bubbled | Joked | Sang |
| Cheered | Laughed | Smiled |
| Chortled | Marveled | Soothed |
| Chorused | Nodded | Spoke |
How do you replace said in writing?
‘Said’ synonyms for emotionless contexts
- stated.
- replied.
- reported.
- mentioned.
- noted.
- observed.
- commented.
- added.
Is said really dead?
Said is neither dead nor alive. It’s a word.
Is it OK to use said?
When to use said You won’t need it. If the reader won’t know who is speaking but will either know how the words were uttered from the context or not need to know specifically how the words were uttered, said is perfectly fine to use. It’s a word.
Should I use said or says in a story?
Debunking Writing Myths: Always/Never Use “Said” Dialogue Tags. Never use a “said” dialogue tag. / The only dialogue tag you should ever use is “said.” Like anything else in writing, overuse of anything is lazy writing and can frustrate readers (and editors).
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