Definitions
- Used to report speech or convey information. - Used to express an opinion or belief. - Used to give instructions or commands.
- Used to emphasize the act of speaking or making a sound. - Used to describe the use of specific words or phrases. - Used to convey a sense of completeness or finality.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of speaking or making a sound.
- 2Both can be used to report speech or convey information.
- 3Both can be used to express an opinion or belief.
- 4Both can be used to give instructions or commands.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Utter emphasizes the act of speaking or making a sound more strongly than say.
- 2Specificity: Utter is often used to describe the use of specific words or phrases, while say is more general.
- 3Completeness: Utter can convey a sense of completeness or finality, while say does not necessarily imply this.
- 4Formality: Utter is more formal than say.
- 5Frequency: Say is much more commonly used than utter in everyday language.
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Remember this!
Say and utter are synonyms that both refer to the act of speaking or making a sound. However, utter emphasizes the act of speaking more strongly and is often used to describe the use of specific words or phrases. It can also convey a sense of completeness or finality. Say, on the other hand, is more general and versatile, and is much more commonly used in everyday language.
