cut — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

cut (/kʌt/)

verb  ·  Beginner  ·  Common Verbs

🔊 /kʌt/

Meaning

Meaning: slice or sever

To divide or open something using a sharp tool such as a knife or scissors.

Examples

🗣 She used a sharp knife to cut the fresh bread into several thin, even slices.

Etymology

Middle English ‘cutten’, of uncertain origin, possibly from a North Germanic source.

How & Where It’s Used

Highly frequent verb covering slicing, reducing budgets, and editing media.

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Tags: action, daily

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