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utter
Verb
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To utter is to say something.
Don't utter that name again!
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To utter is to put something into circulation.
He tried to utter a fake bank note at the shop.
utter
Adjective
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Utter is total or complete.
His attempt to fly was an utter failure.
When the lights were turned off, we were left in utter darkness.
a
Determinative
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A is used when the following word could be any of a certain type.
Compare "A book I saw on the shelf" and "The book I gave you yesterday".
a
Noun
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A is the first letter of the alphabet.
The letter "a" comes before "b".
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In some schools, an A is a very high grade.
Ron got an A on his earth science test.