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howl vs utter

utter vs howl

howl is a noun but utter is not a noun.

howl is not an adjective while utter is an adjective.

howl and utter both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
howl Yes No Yes No
utter No Yes Yes No
As verbs, utter is a hypernym of howl; that is, utter is a word with a broader meaning than howl:
  • howl: cry loudly, as of animals
  • utter: express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
Other hypernyms of howl include emit, let loose, let out.
howl (noun) utter (noun)
a long loud emotional utterance
a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound
the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf
howl (adjective) utter (adjective)
complete and absolute
without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
howl (verb) utter (verb)
laugh unrestrainedly and heartily express in speech
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
emit long loud cries express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
cry loudly, as of animals put into circulation
Difference between howl and utter

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