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1utter

adjective ut·ter \ˈə-tər\

: complete and total

Full Definition of UTTER

:  carried to the utmost point or highest degree :  absolute, total <utter darkness> <utter strangers>
ut·ter·ly adverb
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Origin of UTTER

Middle English, remote, from Old English ūtera outer, comparative adjective from ūt out, adverb — more at out
First Known Use: 15th century

2utter

verb

: to make (a particular sound)

: to say (something)

Full Definition of UTTER

transitive verb
1
obsolete :  to offer for sale
2
a :  to send forth as a sound <utter a sigh>
b :  to give utterance to :  pronounce, speak <refused to utter his name>
c :  to give public expression to :  express in words <utter an opinion>
3
:  to put (as currency) into circulation; specifically :  to circulate (as a counterfeit note) as if legal or genuine <utter false tokens>
4
:  to put forth or out :  discharge
intransitive verb
:  to make a statement or sound
ut·ter·able \ˈə-tə-rə-bəl\ adjective
ut·ter·er \ˈə-tər-ər\ noun

Origin of UTTER

Middle English uttren, from utter outside, adverb, from Old English ūtor, comparative of ūt out
First Known Use: 15th century

Synonym Discussion of UTTER

express, vent, utter, voice, broach, air mean to make known what one thinks or feels. express suggests an impulse to reveal in words, gestures, actions, or what one creates or produces <expressed her feelings in music>. vent stresses a strong inner compulsion to express especially in words <a tirade venting his frustration>. utter implies the use of the voice not necessarily in articulate speech <utter a groan>. voice does not necessarily imply vocal utterance but does imply expression or formulation in words <an editorial voicing their concerns>. broach adds the implication of disclosing for the first time something long thought over or reserved for a suitable occasion <broached the subject of a divorce>. air implies an exposing or parading of one's views often in order to gain relief or sympathy or attention <publicly airing their differences>.
UTTERLY Defined for Kids

1utter

adjective ut·ter \ˈə-tər\

Definition of UTTER for Kids

:  in every way :  total <utter nonsense> <utter strangers>
ut·ter·ly adverb <It was a world and life … utterly unknown to me. — Avi, Crispin>

2utter

verb
ut·teredut·ter·ing

Definition of UTTER for Kids

1
:  to send forth as a sound <The injured animal uttered a short cry.>
2
:  to express in usually spoken words <She wanted to utter an angry protest.>

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