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Aforesaid

/əˈfɔɹsɛd/ · adjective

Meaning

Previously stated; said or named before..

Example Sentences

I soon took pity upon them and on myself, and rode off; but before I had crossed the aforesaid green glade, I heard their voices and laughter rising gaily as before. Very impertinent!

Synonyms for aforesaid

abovesaidabovementionedaforementionedmentionedsaid

Antonyms for aforesaid

following

Related Words

saidaforementionedsameabove-namedabove-mentionedabovementionedabove-citedforegoingpreviousprecedingso-calledsuchauditsupraabovebatchmentionedabove-saidabove-writtenbeforesaid

Usage Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does aforesaid mean?

Aforesaid means Previously stated; said or named before..

What is a synonym for aforesaid?

Common synonyms include abovesaid, abovementioned, aforementioned, mentioned.

What is the opposite of aforesaid?

Possible antonyms include following.

How do you use aforesaid in a sentence?

I soon took pity upon them and on myself, and rode off; but before I had crossed the aforesaid green glade, I heard their voices and laughter rising gaily as before. Very impertinent!

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