Uttered

Pronunciation: /ˈʌtərd/

Definitions of uttered

verb to speak or articulate something audibly

Example Sentences

A1 The baby uttered their first word today.

A2 She uttered a prayer before the exam.

B1 The professor uttered a few words of encouragement to the students.

B2 The witness uttered a statement that changed the course of the trial.

C1 The politician carefully uttered his speech to avoid any controversy.

C2 The actor uttered his lines with such emotion that the audience was moved to tears.

Examples of uttered in a Sentence

formal The professor uttered a profound statement during the lecture.

informal She uttered a simple 'hello' as she passed by.

slang He uttered some juicy gossip about the new employee.

figurative Her eyes uttered a silent plea for help.

Grammatical Forms of uttered

• past tense: uttered
• plural: uttered
• comparative: more uttered
• superlative: most uttered
• present tense: utter
• future tense: will utter
• perfect tense: have uttered
• continuous tense: is uttering
• singular: utters
• positive degree: utter
• infinitive: to utter
• gerund: uttering
• participle: uttered

Origin and Evolution of uttered

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'uttered' originated from Middle English 'utteren' which came from Old English 'ūtian' meaning 'to put out, expel, publish'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'uttered' has evolved to refer to speaking or expressing something aloud, rather than just publishing or expelling something.