English dictionary
utter
adjectivePronunciation
/ˈʌtə/
/ˈʌtɚ/
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- Outer; furthest out, most remote.
- Outward.
- Absolute, unconditional, total, complete.
verb
- To produce (speech or other sounds) with one's voice.
- To reveal or express (an idea, thought, desire, etc.) with speech.
- To produce (a noise) (of an inanimate object).
- To spit or blow (something) out of one's mouth.
- To emit or give off (breath).
- To shed (a tear or tears).
- To offer (something) for sale; to sell.
- To put (currency) into circulation.
- To show (something that has been hidden); to reveal the identity of (someone).
- To send or put (something) out.
Example sentences
utter ruin; utter darkness
Don't you utter another word!
Sally's car uttered a hideous shriek when she applied the brakes.