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UT-uh/ˈʌtə/

Utter as an adjective means complete: utter nonsense, utter confidence. As a verb it means to say (formal). Completely is the adverb twin; utterly (already in the dictionary) is the adverb. Confidence is a feeling; cover is a name.

Meaning

Complete; also (verb) to say.

Examples

• “Utter confidence in the film does not staff the sitting.”
• “Complete is everyday. Utterly is already in this course (adverb). A film is comms. A spare is a rota cell. Write the name; clap the film later.”

Good to know

Complete (also: to say). Adverb: utterly (already in the dictionary). Confidence ≠ cover.

Near in meaning

complete

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