utterances (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈʌtərənsɪz/

Definition

Spoken words, statements, or vocal sounds produced by an individual.

Examples

• The witness struggled to recall the exact utterances made during the heated argument.

• Linguists analyze the utterances of young children to understand how language acquisition occurs.

• His strange utterances in the middle of the night startled the rest of the household.

Synonyms of utterances

Words with a similar meaning to utterances:

• sounds
• words
• statements
• articulations

Antonyms of utterances

Words with the opposite meaning to utterances:

• silence
• quiet

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