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on the said
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
"on the said" is a correct phrase that can be used in written English.
It is usually used for legal documents. For example: "the parties shall be bound to comply with the terms of the agreement on the said date."
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
37 human-written examples
"[Iftikhar could] manage to resolve the said cases in favour of Bahria Town … and on the said pretext repeatedly got favours in different shapes on one pretext of the other," Hussain's statement said.
News & Media
This makes it reasonable to define the optimization problem based on the said criteria of the SNPP technical level.
Based on the said design, 46 students (12 people constituting the in-group and 34 people constituting the out-group) were included in the study.
This study identifies the presence and absence of landscape principles of Defensible Space theory in the chosen effected premises and provides modification based on the said theory in the existing guideline for the kindergarten landscape development in Malaysia.
The aims of this work were to use several techniques to characterize the generated species when indium and palladium were successively exchanged in H-mordenite and to investigate the effect of the Pd/In ratio on the said species as well as to correlate the activity of the prepared solids with the formed moieties.
Science
"Despite my willingness to co-operate with his request, I could not shed new light on the said matters".
News & Media
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
23 human-written examples
"You're on," the man said.
News & Media
"Hang on," the consultant said.
News & Media
"Come on," the Mayor said.
News & Media
"Hold on," the linguist said.
News & Media
Emphasis on the "say" Five: 五 = mmm.
Wiki
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
In less formal contexts, consider using simpler alternatives such as "regarding the aforementioned" or "concerning the previously stated" to maintain clarity without sounding overly stilted.
Common error
Avoid using "on the said" in casual conversation or informal writing. It can sound unnatural and pretentious in everyday contexts; opt for more common phrases.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "on the said" functions as a prepositional phrase, typically modifying a noun or verb by indicating a specific connection to something previously mentioned. It acts as a determiner, specifying which particular item or event is being referred to.
Frequent in
Science
31%
News & Media
31%
Academia
19%
Less common in
Wiki
5%
Encyclopedias
3%
Formal & Business
3%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "on the said" is a prepositional phrase used to reference something previously mentioned, primarily in formal or legal contexts. While grammatically correct, as Ludwig AI confirms, it's essential to reserve its usage for appropriate settings to avoid sounding out of place. As seen in Ludwig's examples, its most frequent use cases are in science, news and media, and academic contexts. For less formal situations, alternatives like "regarding the aforementioned" or "concerning the previously stated" may be more suitable.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
regarding the aforementioned
Replaces "said" with "aforementioned", which is a more formal way to refer to something previously mentioned, emphasizing the earlier part of the discussion.
concerning the previously stated
Emphasizes the aspect of referring to prior statements.
with respect to the above
Focuses on spatial metaphor of position.
in relation to the foregoing
Uses "foregoing" for an even more formal tone.
in connection with the stated
Emphasizes the association with something already specified.
pertaining to the specified
Highlights that the focus is what has been clearly defined.
in regard to the designated
Highlights the element of explicit designation in advance.
relating to the identified
Focuses on accurate finding or detection of something.
concerning the designated
Highlights the element of intent to designate something particular.
regarding the item mentioned
Using simple words to replace the QUERY maintaining the meaning.
FAQs
How to use "on the said" in a sentence?
Use "on the said" to refer back to something previously mentioned, usually in formal contexts. For instance, "The contract was signed on the said date."
What can I say instead of "on the said"?
You can use alternatives like "regarding the aforementioned", "concerning the previously stated", or "with respect to the above" depending on the context.
Which is correct, "on the said date" or "on the aforementioned date"?
Both "on the said date" and "on the aforementioned date" are grammatically correct and can be used in formal writing to refer to a date that has already been mentioned. The choice depends on your stylistic preference, although "on the said date" is slightly more common in legal contexts.
What's the difference between "on the said" and "regarding"?
"On the said" is used to specifically refer back to something previously mentioned, implying a direct connection or reference. "Regarding", on the other hand, is a broader term used to introduce a topic or indicate a subject of discussion, such as: "Regarding the aforementioned matter".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
83%
Authority and reliability
4.1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested