50 WORDS TO USE INSTEAD OF “SAID”
Do you ever find yourself over-using the word “said” in your writing? Try using these words/phrases instead:
- stated
- commented
- declared
- spoke
- responded
- voiced
- noted
- uttered
- iterated
- explained
- remarked
- acknowledged
- mentioned
- announced
- shouted
- expressed
- articulated
- exclaimed
- proclaimed
- whispered
- babbled
- observed
- deadpanned
- joked
- hinted
- informed
- coaxed
- offered
- cried
- affirmed
- vocalized
- laughed
- ordered
- suggested
- admitted
- verbalized
- indicated
- confirmed
- apologized
- muttered
- proposed
- chatted
- lied
- rambled
- talked
- pointed out
- blurted out
- chimed in
- brought up
- wondered aloud
(NOTE: Keep in mind that all of these words have slightly different meanings and are associated with different emotions/scenarios.)
Also remember that “said” is invisible on the page, and that you aren’t ever overusing “said”, even if you’re scared you are.
You could write a novel using nothing but “said” to indicate that people are speaking and nobody will ever notice, complain, or think you’re a lazy writer.
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