uttered
word · lemma: utter
Definition
To utter something is to say it, speak it, or make a sound with your voice. 'Uttered' is the past tense and refers to something that was said or spoken out loud.
Usage & Nuances
'Uttered' is formal and often used in written or literary English. It commonly refers to speech that is brief, hesitant, secretive, or noteworthy, like 'uttered a word' or 'uttered a cry.' It's not used for casual, everyday conversation (use 'said' or 'spoke' there).
Spanish: pronunció - dijoPortuguese (BR): pronunciou - dissePortuguese (PT): proferiu - disseChinese (Simplified): 说出 - 发出（声音）Chinese (Traditional): 說出 - 發出（聲音）Hindi: कहा - उच्चारित कियाArabic: نطق - قالBengali: উচ্চারণ করেছিল - বলেছিলRussian: произнес(ла) - произнесёнJapanese: 発した - 口にしたVietnamese: thốt ra - phát raKorean: 내뱉었다 - 발했다Turkish: söyledi - dile getirdiUrdu: ادا کیا - کہاIndonesian: mengucapkan - melontarkan
Example Sentences
She uttered a single word and left the room.
basic
No one uttered a sound during the movie.
basic
He uttered a loud cry when he fell.
basic
Not a single complaint was uttered about the long wait.
natural
She barely uttered a greeting when she arrived.
natural
His true feelings were never uttered aloud.
natural