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tell vs utter

utter vs tell

tell is not an adjective while utter is an adjective.

tell and utter both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tell No No Yes No
utter No Yes Yes No
As verbs, utter is a hypernym of tell; that is, utter is a word with a broader meaning than tell:
  • tell: express in words
  • utter: articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
Other hypernyms of tell include express, give tongue to, verbalise, verbalize.
tell (adjective) utter (adjective)
complete and absolute
without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
tell (verb) utter (verb)
discern or comprehend express in speech
mark as different articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
let something be known express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
narrate or give a detailed account of put into circulation
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
give evidence
express in words
inform positively and with certainty and confidence
Difference between tell and utter

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