CEFR A1

cut

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: sever, slice, chop, trim

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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."

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