uttering
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈʌtərɪŋ/
KK: /ˈʌtərɪŋ/
noun
Definition
A spoken word or statement; something that is said.
Example
His uttering of the poem moved everyone in the audience.
Conversation
I heard someone making an interesting uttering about the new cafe opening downtown.
Really? What did they say about it?
They mentioned the pastries are supposed to be amazing, and I can't wait to try them.
Sounds great! I love a good pastry and a nice atmosphere.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
statement
remark
expression
Antonyms
silence
quiet
reticence
verb
Definition
To say or express something verbally.
Example
She was uttering her thoughts during the meeting.
Tense Forms
Past: uttered
Past Participle: uttered
Conversation
Did you hear her uttering that secret during the meeting?
Yeah, I was surprised she said it out loud.
I know! It was so unexpected to hear her uttering something so personal.
Root Explanation
Uttering is formed from "utter" (from Old English "uttere", meaning outer or external) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form gerunds or present participles). The word "uttering" refers to the act of expressing something verbally or making a sound outwardly.
Memory Tip
Think of 'utter' as meaning to express something 'outwardly' — and the '-ing' shows it's happening right now. So, uttering is the act of expressing sounds or words.
Visually Confused Words
muttering
guttering
whuttering
stuttering
sputtering
shuttering
gutterling
fluttering