Another Word For Saw

Meaning

The word "saw" has two primary meanings, depending on the context. As a noun, a "saw" is a tool used for cutting various materials, typically wood. It consists of a sharp blade with teeth that helps slice through the material when moved back and forth. As a verb, "saw" is the past tense of "see," meaning to perceive or notice something with the eyes.

Synonyms

• For the noun (tool):
• cutter
• chopper
• slicer

• knife (in some contexts)

• For the verb (past tense of see):

• observed
• noticed
• perceived
• beheld

Antonyms

• For the noun (tool):

• none (as it's a specific tool)

• For the verb (past tense of see):

• missed
• overlooked
• ignored

Etymology

The noun "saw" originates from Old English "sagu," which is derived from Proto-Germanic "sawō," meaning "to cut." The verb "saw," as the past tense of "see," comes from the Old English "seon," which can be traced back to Proto-Germanic "sehwan," meaning "to see."

Examples

1. As a noun: "I used a saw to cut the wooden plank into smaller pieces."
2. As a verb: "Yesterday, I saw a beautiful rainbow after the rain."