cut (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /kʌt/

Definition

To divide something into two or more pieces with a sharp tool.

Examples

• Can you cut the cake for me?

• He cut his finger while chopping vegetables.

• The scissors are sharp enough to cut paper.

How to Use cut

cut off (phrasal verb)

To stop the supply of something; to isolate. — "The flood cut off the village."

cut down (phrasal verb)

To reduce the amount of something. — "We must cut down on waste."

cut out (phrasal verb)

To stop working; to remove something. — "The radio cut out."

cut back (phrasal verb)

To reduce the amount or size of something. — "The company had to cut back its expenses."

cut into (prepositional phrase)

To divide something with a sharp tool. — "She cut the apple into slices."

Synonyms of cut

Words with a similar meaning to cut:

• sever
• slice
• chop
• trim

Antonyms of cut

Words with the opposite meaning to cut:

• join
• attach

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