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low vs utter

utter vs low

low is a noun but utter is not a noun.

low and utter both are adjectives.

low and utter both are verbs.

low is an adverb but utter is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
low Yes Yes Yes Yes
utter No Yes Yes No
As verbs, utter is a hypernym of low; that is, utter is a word with a broader meaning than low:
  • low: make a low noise, characteristic of bovines
  • utter: express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
Other hypernyms of low include emit, let loose, let out.
low (noun) utter (noun)
the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving
a low level or position or degree
an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation
low (adjective) utter (adjective)
being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension complete and absolute
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency
of the most contemptible kind
filled with melancholy and despondency
subdued or brought low in condition or status
low or inferior in station or quality
no longer sufficient
very low in volume
unrefined in character
low (verb) utter (verb)
make a low noise, characteristic of bovines express in speech
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
put into circulation
low (adverb) utter (adverb)
in a low position; near the ground
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