Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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hem | Yes | No | Yes | No |
utter | No | Yes | Yes | No |
hem (noun) | utter (noun) |
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the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down | |
the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc. |
hem (adjective) | utter (adjective) |
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complete and absolute | |
without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers |
hem (verb) | utter (verb) |
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utter `hem' or `ahem' | express in speech |
fold over and sew together to provide with a hem | articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise |
express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words) | |
put into circulation |