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Meaning of uttered
The primary meaning of the word "uttered" is to say or express something in words.
Etymology of uttered
The word "uttered" originated from the Old English word "ūtian" and Old Norse word "úta", which both mean to put or bring out, and is also related to the Old English word "ūtor" meaning outward or external.
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of speaking or expressing something, and its usage has evolved to include various connotations and contexts.
Synonyms
spoken
said
expressed
voiced
articulated
pronounced
declared
stated
communicated
conveyed
enunciated
murmured
whispered
shouted
shouter
proclaimed
announced
blurted
uttered
vocalized
phrased
formulated
worded
intoned
recited
chanted
repeated
echoed
spilled
revealed
confessed
admitted
acknowledged
avowed.
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "uttered" as having spoken or expressed something in words, either verbally or in writing.
- It can also refer to the act of producing a sound or vocalization, such as an animal or a person making a noise.
Usage Examples
- The politician uttered a few words of apology before leaving the stage.
- She uttered a cry of surprise when she saw the gift.
- The words uttered by the poet were full of emotion and passion.
- The crowd uttered a collective gasp as the fireworks exploded in the sky.
Antonyms
silenced
quieted
muffled
stifled
suppressed
restrained
held
concealed
hidden
unrevealed
unspoken
unexpressed
mute
dumb
tacit
uncommunicative
unforthcoming
reticent
reserved
mum
hushed
still
quiet
noiseless.