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uttered

uttered

3.4
Said out loud
  • adjective
  • /ˈʌtərd/
translation icon : expresado
  • But if it wasn't a mistake, if it was a truth carelessly uttered, the Rob has some explaining to do.

And it's part of their database of uttered language.

Examples

  • The words he uttered during the speech were deeply moving.

  • She uttered a soft apology after accidentally bumping into him.

  • So if that essence is only one, that which is uttered is only one.

  • As the singer began her performance, the first note she uttered captivated the audience.

Synonyms

to say
vsuttered
1.0

Speak words to show information or feelings

emphasizes clear articulation and formal sounding speech rather than casual talk
to voice
vsuttered
152 3.2

To say something aloud, especially an opinion or feeling

is used more generally and not necessarily for public statements
spoken
vsuttered
1 1.0

Said aloud rather than written

is the same but stresses production as audible speech rather than written form
voiced
vsuttered
3.7

Said or written so other people know what you think

is specific to being produced aloud rather than written
verbalized
vsuttered
  • US
4.5

Put into words rather than shown by actions

focuses on being audible and produced aloud rather than only worded
stated
vsuttered
2.7

Said or written clearly, often in an official way

is used for spoken acts without necessarily carrying formal or written tone
expressed
vsuttered
3.2

Words or actions make it clear

is limited to being made aloud in words rather than by actions
asserted
vsuttered
4.2

Said to be true without proof

is a neutral statement about words made aloud without strong confidence

Antonyms

56 4.8

Not said aloud but people understand it

How Forceful

shouted
1.0
declared
3.0
uttered
3.4
whispered
2.9

Surface Forms

uttered positive

Morphology

uttered = utter (transparent) = utter + ed

The word 'uttered' is transparently derived from the verb 'utter' with the addition of the past tense suffix '-ed'.

Etymology

Uttered comes from an old root ut meaning 'out', so to utter was like sending words out of your mouth. That's why something uttered is 'spoken' or said aloud.