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utter

adjective verb

Outer; furthest out, most remote.

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
U
Ends with
R
Contains
TT
Scrabble score
5
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Outer; furthest out, most remote.

  2. Outward.

  3. Absolute, unconditional, total, complete.

    “utter ruin; utter darkness”

verb

  1. To produce (speech or other sounds) with one's voice.

    “Don't you utter another word!”

  2. To reveal or express (an idea, thought, desire, etc.) with speech.

  3. To produce (a noise) (of an inanimate object).

    “Sally's car uttered a hideous shriek when she applied the brakes.”

  4. To spit or blow (something) out of one's mouth.

  5. To emit or give off (breath).

  6. To shed (a tear or tears).

  7. To offer (something) for sale; to sell.

  8. To put (currency) into circulation.

  9. To show (something that has been hidden); to reveal the identity of (someone).

  10. To send or put (something) out.

In context

Example Sentences

utter ruin; utter darkness
Don't you utter another word!
Sally's car uttered a hideous shriek when she applied the brakes.

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