Meaning of Say again
To request someone to repeat what they have said.
In simple words: To repeat something that was just said.
Say again in a sentence
- I didn't catch that, could you please say again?
- Excuse me, can you say again what you just mentioned?
- He said something important, but I need him to say again for clarity.
- I often say again when I don’t understand someone the first time.
How to use Say again
Use 'say again' in conversations when you want clarification. It's polite and neutral, appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
say again + object
Memory hint
Imagine someone missing a joke and needing to hear it 'again' for a laugh.
Related words
Collocations with Say again
- ask to say again
- hard to say again
- quickly say again
Synonyms for Say again
- repeat
- reiterate
- restate
Common mistakes with Say again
- Using 'say again' in overly formal situations; better to use 'Could you repeat that?'
- Confusing 'say again' with 'say it again'; 'say again' is more concise.
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Frequently asked questions about Say again
What does Say again mean?
To repeat something that was just said.
What is the definition of Say again?
To request someone to repeat what they have said.
How do you use Say again in a sentence?
I didn't catch that, could you please say again?
Can you give another example of Say again?
Excuse me, can you say again what you just mentioned?
What are synonyms for Say again?
Common alternatives include repeat, reiterate, restate.
What words go with Say again?
It commonly pairs with ask to say again, hard to say again, quickly say again.
What are common mistakes when using Say again?
Using 'say again' in overly formal situations; better to use 'Could you repeat that?' Confusing 'say again' with 'say it again'; 'say again' is more concise.
How do you pronounce Say again?
US: //seɪ əˈɡɛn//, UK: //seɪ əˈɡɛn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Say again?
Use 'say again' in conversations when you want clarification. It's polite and neutral, appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.