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like what he said earlier vs like what he say earlier

The correct phrase is 'like what he said earlier.' The verb 'said' should be used in the past tense to match the time frame of 'earlier.' 'Say' is the base form of the verb and is not appropriate in this context.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 1010 views

like what he said earlier

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to something that someone mentioned or stated in the past. It indicates similarity or agreement with a previous statement.

Examples:

  • I agree with what he said earlier about the project.
  • She repeated what he said earlier during the meeting.
  • Do you remember what he said earlier about the new policy?
  • It sounds like what he said earlier was misunderstood.
  • I feel the same way as what he said earlier.
  • May 1, 2013 ... ... of his father's business, but like what he said earlier, they suffered a lot when they transferred to Makati from Cebu. Read his statement below.
  • Apr 17, 2009 ... There were times when I'd completely warmed up to him, and then he says stuff like what he said earlier about how Hitler and truth-- One of the ...
  • Iqbal: No, like … what he said earlier on that we were born here. Carlito4: He luves his country! He luves Bradford! From this perspective the violent protests in  ...

like what he say earlier

This phrase is incorrect in English.


Alternatives:

  • like what he said earlier
  • like what he had said earlier
  • like what he was saying earlier
  • like what he will say later
  • like what he says now

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