Utter
verb
To say something out loud.
He uttered a cry of surprise when he saw the gift.
Often appears as...
- utter a word
- utter a sound
adjective
Complete, total.
This is an utter disaster.
Often appears as...
- utter disaster
- utter nonsense
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
Make (a sound) with one's voice.
He was too shocked to utter a sound.
Often appears as...
- utter a groan
- utter a sigh
verb
To officially put (counterfeit money) into circulation.
He was arrested for uttering counterfeit notes.
Often appears as...
- utter counterfeit money
- utter counterfeit notes
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To say something out loud.
He uttered a cry of surprise when he saw the gift.
Often appears as...
- utter a word
- utter a sound
adjective
Complete, total.
This is an utter disaster.
Often appears as...
- utter disaster
- utter nonsense
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
Make (a sound) with one's voice.
He was too shocked to utter a sound.
Often appears as...
- utter a groan
- utter a sigh
verb
To officially put (counterfeit money) into circulation.
He was arrested for uttering counterfeit notes.
Often appears as...
- utter counterfeit money
- utter counterfeit notes
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Emotive Expression
Used to express strong emotions, often in a dramatic or noticeable way.
She uttered a scream that echoed through the house.
Pro Tip 2/3Spoken Aloud
Always implies that the words are spoken out loud, not thought or written.
In the play, the character utters her secret thoughts.
Pro Tip 3/3Rarely Chatter
Often used for single statements or sounds, rather than continuous speech.
He rarely utters more than a few words at meetings.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotive Expression
Used to express strong emotions, often in a dramatic or noticeable way.
She uttered a scream that echoed through the house.
Pro Tip 2/3Spoken Aloud
Always implies that the words are spoken out loud, not thought or written.
In the play, the character utters her secret thoughts.
Pro Tip 3/3Rarely Chatter
Often used for single statements or sounds, rather than continuous speech.
He rarely utters more than a few words at meetings.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotive Expression
Used to express strong emotions, often in a dramatic or noticeable way.
She uttered a scream that echoed through the house.
Pro Tip 2/3Spoken Aloud
Always implies that the words are spoken out loud, not thought or written.
In the play, the character utters her secret thoughts.
Pro Tip 3/3Rarely Chatter
Often used for single statements or sounds, rather than continuous speech.
He rarely utters more than a few words at meetings.
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