Utter

Pronunciation: /ˈʌtər/

Utter (verb)

  1. to say something out loud, especially with your voice.
  2. to make a sound with your voice.

Examples

  • She couldn't utter a single word during the meeting.
  • He uttered a quick apology before leaving.

Common collocations: utter a word, utter a sound, utter a cry, utter a groan, utter a whisper

Utter (adjective)

  1. used to emphasize something as complete or total.

Examples

  • The plan was an utter failure.
  • It was utter chaos in the room.

Synonyms of Utter

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Utter

  • — when referring to the absence of speech