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utter vs cry

cry vs utter

utter is not a noun while cry is a noun.

utter is an adjective but cry is not an adjective.

utter and cry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
utter No Yes Yes No
cry Yes No Yes No
As verbs, cry is a hyponym of utter; that is, cry is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than utter:
  • utter: articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
  • cry: utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
As verbs, cry is a hyponym of utter; that is, cry is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than utter:
  • utter: express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
  • cry: utter a sudden loud cry
utter (noun) cry (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a fit of weeping
a slogan used to rally support for a cause
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
the characteristic utterance of an animal
utter (adjective) cry (adjective)
complete and absolute
without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
utter (verb) cry (verb)
express in speech shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise bring into a particular state by crying
express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words) utter a sudden loud cry
put into circulation proclaim or announce in public
utter a characteristic sound
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
demand immediate action
Difference between utter and cry

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