utter

[ˈʌtər]

utter Definition

• 1. to say something or to make a sound with your voice
• 2. complete; absolute

Using utter: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "utter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He uttered a cry of pain.

• Example

  She refused to utter a word about the incident.

• Example

  The room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop, except for the occasional cough or sneeze uttered by someone in the audience.

• Example

  The old man uttered a curse under his breath.

utter Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for utter

• speak
• voice
• articulate
• enunciate
• express

Antonyms for utter

• withhold
• suppress

Idioms Using utter

• utter a word

  to say something, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant

  Example

  She didn't utter a word during the entire meeting.

• utterly impossible

  completely impossible

  Example

  It's utterly impossible to finish this project by tomorrow.

• utterly ridiculous

  completely ridiculous

  Example

  The idea of building a bridge to the moon is utterly ridiculous.

Phrases with utter

• utter chaos

  a state of complete disorder and confusion

  Example

  The scene at the accident site was one of utter chaos.

• utter silence

  a state of complete absence of sound or noise

  Example

  The library was filled with utter silence, except for the occasional sound of pages turning.

• utter nonsense

  something that is completely untrue or illogical

  Example

  The politician's speech was filled with utter nonsense.

Origins of utter

from Old English 'ūtera', meaning 'outer'

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Summary: utter in Brief

The verb 'utter' [ˈʌtər] means to say something or to make a sound with your voice. It can also mean complete or absolute. Examples include 'He uttered a cry of pain.' and 'The old man uttered a curse under his breath.' Phrases like 'utter chaos' and idioms like 'utter a word' extend the term's usage.