Is utter the same as say?

1 make (a sound) with one’s voice : he uttered an exasperated snort. say (something) aloud : they are busily scribbling down every word she utters. So utter also means to “say aloud”; but speak has a more precise definition.

Does utter mean to speak?

to give audible expression to; speak or pronounce: unable to utter her feelings; Words were uttered in my hearing. to express (oneself or itself), especially in words.

Is utter a word in English?

utter verb [T] (SAY)

How do you use utter?

(1) To my utter amazement she agreed. (2) The ship’s interior was an utter shambles. (3) She’s an utter stranger to me. (4) I’ve never heard such utter twaddle!

How do you use the word utter?

English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families The Word “Utter” in Example Sentences Page 1

1. [S] [T] That’s utter nonsense. (
2. [S] [T] Tom didn’t utter a single word. (
3. [S] [T] It was a complete and utter waste of time. (
4. [S] [T] He was an utter stranger. (
5. [S] [T] She couldn’t utter a word. (

What is the noun of utter?

utterance. An act of uttering. Something spoken. The ability to speak. Manner of speaking.

Is it utter or udder?

Udder is a noun. Udders are located near the hind legs of female animals. Utter has multiple forms. As an adjective, it’s more of a qualifier than a descriptor, like “very.” For example, utter catastrophe, utter happiness, utter disappointment, utter joy.

What does UTER mean?

uterus
Uter- is a combining form used like a prefix representing the word uterus, also known as the womb, where offspring are conceived and gestate in mammals. It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy. Uter- comes from the Latin uterus, meaning “womb” and “matrix.” Matrix?

What part of speech is utter?

adjective
The adjective utter is often used as an intensifier to mean “total” — often with negative connotations (like “utter failure”). As a verb, the word has a totally unrelated meaning: to speak or to articulate a sound. If you utter something, you give it voice.