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- DictionaryUt·ter/ˈədər/
verb
- 1. make (a sound) with one's voice: "he uttered an exasperated snort"
- 2. put (forged money) into circulation.
UTTER definition: 1. used to emphasize something: 2. to say something: . Learn more.
utter. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English ut‧ter1 /ˈʌtə $ -ər/ adjective [ only before noun] complete – used especially to emphasize that something is very bad, or that a feeling is very strong That’s utter nonsense!
Definition of utter verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
verb (used with object) to give audible expression to; speak or pronounce: unable to utter her feelings; Words were uttered in my hearing. to give forth (cries, notes, etc.) with the voice: to utter a sigh. Phonetics. to produce (speech sounds, speechlike sounds, syllables, words, etc.) audibly, with or without reference to formal language.
to express by written or printed words. to make publicly known; publish: to utter a libel. to put into circulation, as coins, notes, and esp. counterfeit money or forged checks. to expel; emit. [ Obs.]to publish, as a book. [ Obs.]to sell. v.i. to employ the faculty of speech; use the voice to talk, make sounds, etc.:
Dictionary definition of utter. To articulate or produce a sound or vocalization, typically in the form of spoken words. "He did not utter a word during the entire meeting." Detailed meaning of utter. When someone utters something, they express or communicate a thought, opinion, or statement audibly.
What does the adjective utter mean? There are 16 meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective utter , five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
