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Is saids a word? Example: He saids to me that I will get promoted.
 

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Is saids a word? Example: He saids to me that I will get promoted.

No. "To say" in the simple past is "said" in every person. It's only in the present tense that the third person singular has an added "s".
 

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Ok, thanks. But, is "saids" a word or should I use "says" instead if it's in present tense?
 

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Ok, thanks. But, is "saids" a word or should I use "says" instead if it's in present tense?

The third person singular of "to say" is "says". Saids is not a word.
 

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Sweet, thank you. Another question, which sentence is accurate:

The first ray of sunlight illuminated the cavern as I opened my eyes, and rubbed them from the morning dew.

or this one:

The first ray of sunlight illuminated the cavern as I opened my eyes and rubbed them from the morning dew. (without any commas)

You've already (correctly) posted this as a separate thread. Please wait for answers on that thread.
 
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