utter
adjective · verb · adverb
Simple meaning
To the furthest or most extreme extent.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
uhterSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈʌtɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
To the furthest or most extreme extent; absolute, complete, total, unconditional.
verb
Express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
transitive
Sometimes preceded by forth, out, etc.: to produce (a cry, speech, or other sounds) with the voice.
transitive
To verbally express or report (a desire or emotion, an idea or thought, etc.).
transitivereflexive
To express (oneself) in speech or writing.
transitivefigurative
Of a thing: to produce (a noise or sound); to emit.
transitivefigurative
To pass off (something fake) as a genuine item.
adverb
Further apart, away, or out; outside, without.
To an extreme extent; altogether, quite.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: To the furthest or most extreme extent; absolute, complete, total, unconditional.
Used this way, utter is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Synonyms
adjective
Sense: to the furthest or most extreme extent
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