utterance (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈʌtərəns/

Definition

A spoken word, sound, or sentence.

Examples

• Her first utterance was 'mama'.

• He responded with a barely audible utterance.

• The politician's speech was full of empty utterances.

How to Use utterance

utterance of (prepositional phrase)

To specify what the utterance consists of or is related to. — "The utterance of his name sent shivers down her spine."

make an utterance (collocation)

To produce a spoken sound or word. — "He struggled to make an utterance after the shock."

Synonyms of utterance

Words with a similar meaning to utterance:

• saying
• remark
• statement
• pronouncement

Antonyms of utterance

Words with the opposite meaning to utterance:

• silence
• quiet

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