Utterance

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈʌtərəns/

Definitions of utterance

noun a spoken word, statement, or vocal sound

Example Sentences

A1 She made an utterance that caught everyone's attention.

A2 The child's utterance was barely audible.

B1 His utterances during the meeting were concise and to the point.

B2 The professor's utterances in class were always thought-provoking.

C1 The politician's utterances were carefully crafted to appeal to the audience.

C2 The poet's utterances were filled with profound meaning and emotion.

adjective relating to speech or vocal expression

Example Sentences

A1 She made a simple utterance in class.

A2 The child's utterance was barely audible.

B1 His utterance during the meeting was met with confusion.

B2 The professor's utterance was filled with profound wisdom.

C1 The politician's utterance sparked a national debate.

C2 Her utterance in the courtroom captivated the audience.

Examples of utterance in a Sentence

formal The professor analyzed every utterance made during the debate.

informal I couldn't understand his utterance because he was mumbling.

slang His utterance was totally on point, bro.

figurative Her silence spoke louder than any utterance could.

Grammatical Forms of utterance

past tense

uttered

plural

utterances

comparative

more utter

superlative

most utter

present tense

utter

future tense

will utter

perfect tense

have uttered

continuous tense

is uttering

singular

utterance

positive degree

utter

infinitive

to utter

gerund

uttering

participle

uttered

Origin and Evolution of utterance

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'utterance' originated from the Latin word 'ūtterāre', which means to put forth or to speak.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'utterance' has evolved to refer to any spoken or written expression, not just limited to formal declarations or pronouncements.