Can Uttered Be a Verb?

Verb She uttered a cry of pleasure.

What part of speech is uttered?

The adjective utter is often used as an intensifier to mean "total" — often with negative connotations (like "utter failure"). As a verb, the word has a totally unrelated meaning: to speak or to articulate a sound. If you utter something, you give it voice.

What is the noun of utter?

utterance. An act of uttering. Something spoken. The ability to speak.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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