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utterance

ut·ter·ance
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uht-er-uh ns]
    • /ˈʌt ər əns/
    • /ˈʌt.ər.əns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uht-er-uh ns]
    • /ˈʌt ər əns/

Definitions of utterance word

  • noun utterance the utmost extremity, especially death. 1
  • noun utterance sth said 1
  • countable noun utterance Someone's utterances are the things that they say. 0
  • uncountable noun utterance Utterance is the expression in words of ideas, thoughts, and feelings. 0
  • noun utterance something uttered, such as a statement 0
  • noun utterance the act or power of uttering or the ability to utter 0

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Origin of utterance

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at utter1, -ance

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Parts of speech for Utterance

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

utterance popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

utterance usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for utterance

noun utterance

  • articulation — Articulation is the action of producing a sound or word clearly, in speech or music.
  • blow by blow — precisely detailed; describing every minute detail and step: a blow-by-blow account of the tennis match; a blow-by-blow report on the wedding ceremony.
  • bon mot — A bon mot is a clever, witty remark.
  • brogue — If someone has a brogue, they speak English with a strong accent, especially Irish or Scots.
  • by-word — a word or phrase associated with some person or thing; a characteristic expression, typical greeting, or the like.

Antonyms for utterance

noun utterance

  • listening — to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.

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