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words to use instead of other words

When I'm reading a story, I get tired of seeing the word 'said' being used every time a character speaks. However, I know how hard it is to think of a different word. So, this is a list of words to use instead of other words.

Of course, you can still use these words, just try to mix them in with their more descriptive counterparts.

SAID

- Explained
- Exclaimed
- Whispered
- Cried
- Commanded
- Yelped
- Announced
- Yelled
- Informed
- Called
- Murmured
- Muttered
- Mumbled
- Breathed
- Screamed
- Joked
- Laughed
- Giggled
- Chuckled
- Complained
- Snapped
- Begged
- Shouted
- Demanded
- Continued
- Teased
- Replied
- Responded
- Answered
- Questioned
- Stated
- Remarked
- Wondered
- Groaned
- Sighed
- Insisted
- Begged
- Stammered
- Hissed
- Proclaimed
- Sung
- Chimed
- Fumed
- Droned
- Blabbed
- Chided

PRETTY

- Beautiful
- Gorgeous
- Handsome
- Striking
- Elegant
- Lovely
- Fair

SMART

- Intelligent
- Wise
- Clever
- Witty
- Sharp
- Gifted

BIG

- Gigantic
- Ginormous
- Enormous
- Huge
- Large
- Great
- Massive
- Tremendous
- Towering
- Tall
- Muscular
- Strong

SMALL

- Little
- Tiny
- Miniature
- Minuscule
- Petite
- Skinny
- Short
- Frail
- Fragile
- Compact

LAUGHED

- Giggled
- Chuckled
- Snickered
- Cackled

SAW

- Noticed
- Watched
- Stared
- Glanced
- Spotted
- Gazed
- Glimpsed

BAD

- Evil
- Terrible
- Horrible
- Obscene
- Wicked
- Vile
- Sinister

GOOD

- Excellent
- Terrific
- Delightful
- Pleasant
- Grand
- Superb
- Great

HAPPY

- Joyful
- Cheerful
- Glad
- Delighted
- Jovial
- Thrilled
- Elated

SAD

- Upset
- Down
- Gloomy
- Depressed
- Woeful
- Dejected
- Miserable
- Mournful
- Melancholy

MAD

- Angry
- Irritated
- Annoyed
- Upset
- Infuriated
- Cross
- Resentful
- Enraged

ASK

- Question
- Inquire
- Consult
- Test
- Quiz
- Seek
- Demand
- Request