Words / B2

UT-uh-r-uh-ns/ˈʌtərəns/

An utterance is something that is said; a spoken word, phrase, or remark: an utterance; a public utterance. Remark and statement are everyday; speech is longer. Quote the utterance, then the line number. Mix-up: utterance vs the verb utter; utterance vs ulcer; do not write utterance for a silent stage direction or for a written notice that was never spoken.

Meaning

Something that is said; a spoken word, phrase, or remark.

Examples

• “Quote the utterance, then the line number, the English paper said.”
• “A recorded utterance featured in the case, which is still a named speaker — quote the time code if given.”

Good to know

an utterance; a public / recorded utterance. Everyday: remark / statement. Verb: utter. Trap: a silent direction / a written notice not spoken. English, drama, and citizenship. Spoken words — quote them.

Near in meaning

remark, statement, spoken words

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