Utter vs. Utterable — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Utter and Utterable
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Definitions
Utter
Make (a sound) with one's voice
He uttered an exasperated snort
Utterable
To articulate (words); pronounce or speak
Uttered "yes.".
Utter
Complete; absolute
Charlotte stared at her in utter amazement
Utterable
To send forth with the voice
Uttered a cry.
Utter
Put (forged money) into circulation.
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Utterable
(Law) To put (counterfeit currency or a forged check or instrument) into circulation
Utter a bad check.
Utter
To send forth with the voice
Uttered a cry.
Utterable
(Obsolete) To offer (merchandise) for sale; sell.
Utter
To articulate (words); pronounce or speak
Uttered "yes.".
Utterable
Capable of being expressed in words, especially audibly.
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Utter
(Law) To put (counterfeit currency or a forged check or instrument) into circulation
Utter a bad check.
Utterable
Capable of being uttered.
Utter
(Obsolete) To offer (merchandise) for sale; sell.
Utterable
Capable of being uttered in words or sentences
Utter
Complete; absolute; entire
Utter nonsense.
Utter darkness.
Utter
Outer; furthest out, most remote.
Utter
(obsolete) Outward.
Utter
Absolute, unconditional, total, complete.
Utter ruin; utter darkness
Utter
(transitive) To produce (speech or other sounds) with one's voice.
Don't you utter another word!
Utter
(transitive) To reveal or express (an idea, thought, desire, etc.) with speech.
Utter
To produce (a noise) (of an inanimate object).
Sally's car uttered a hideous shriek when she applied the brakes.
Utter
To spit or blow (something) out of one's mouth.
Utter
To emit or give off (breath).
Utter
To shed (a tear or tears).
Utter
To offer (something) for sale; to sell.
Utter
To put (currency) into circulation.
Utter
To show (something that has been hidden); to reveal the identity of (someone).
Utter
To send or put (something) out.
Utter
To commit the crime of uttering knowingly presenting forged documentation.
Utter
Outer.
As doth an hidden mothThe inner garment fret, not th' utter touch.
Utter
Situated on the outside, or extreme limit; remote from the center; outer.
Through utter and through middle darkness borne.
The very utter part pf Saint Adelmes point is five miles from Sandwich.
Utter
Complete; perfect; total; entire; absolute; as, utter ruin; utter darkness.
They . . . are utter strangers to all those anxious thoughts which disquiet mankind.
Utter
Peremptory; unconditional; unqualified; final; as, an utter refusal or denial.
Utter
To put forth or out; to reach out.
How bragly [proudly] it begins to bud,And utter his tender head.
Utter
To dispose of in trade; to sell or vend.
Such mortal drugs I have, but Mantua's lawIs death to any he that utters them.
They bring it home, and utter it commonly by the name of Newfoundland fish.
Utter
Hence, to put in circulation, as money; to put off, as currency; to cause to pass in trade; - often used, specifically, of the issue of counterfeit notes or coins, forged or fraudulent documents, and the like; as, to utter coin or bank notes.
The whole kingdom should continue in a firm resolution never to receive or utter this fatal coin.
Utter
To give public expression to; to disclose; to publish; to speak; to pronounce.
The words I utterLet none think flattery, for they 'll find 'em truth.
And the last words he uttered called me cruel.
Utter
Articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise;
She expressed her anger
He uttered a curse
Utter
Express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words);
She let out a big heavy sigh
He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand
Utter
Express in speech;
She talks a lot of nonsense
This depressed patient does not verbalize
Utter
Put into circulation;
Utter counterfeit currency
Utter
Without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers;
An arrant fool
A complete coward
A consummate fool
A double-dyed villain
Gross negligence
A perfect idiot
Pure folly
What a sodding mess
Stark staring mad
A thoroughgoing villain
Utter nonsense
Utter
Total;
Dead silence
Utter seriousness
