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utter vs say

say vs utter

utter is not a noun while say is a noun.

utter is an adjective but say is not an adjective.

utter and say both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
utter No Yes Yes No
say Yes No Yes No
As verbs, say is a hyponym of utter; that is, say is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than utter:
  • utter: articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
  • say: utter aloud
Other hyponyms of utter include blaspheme, curse, cuss, imprecate, swear, wish, call out, cry, cry out, exclaim, outcry, shout, clamor, clamour, shout out, vociferate, marvel, voice, raise, breathe, drop, pour out, get off, platitudinize, represent, state, tell, pooh-pooh, hurl, throw, hate.
utter (noun) say (noun)
the chance to speak
utter (adjective) say (adjective)
complete and absolute
without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
utter (verb) say (verb)
express in speech express in words
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise report or maintain
express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words) speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
put into circulation express a supposition
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
communicate or express nonverbally
recite or repeat a fixed text
indicate
state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
utter aloud
have or contain a certain wording or form
Difference between utter and say

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