sever

/'sevə/
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sever

A gardener severs a dead branch from a tree.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To cut off or separate, especially by force or with a sharp tool: To divide something into parts, often completely, by cutting or breaking.
    • To end a connection or relationship completely: To break off or discontinue an association, link, or state.
Examples of Usage
  • Verb:
    • The surgeon had to sever the damaged artery. (The surgeon had to cut off the damaged artery.)
    • A falling branch severed the power line to the house. (A falling branch cut the power line to the house.)
    • The two countries severed diplomatic ties after the incident. (The two countries ended diplomatic ties after the incident.)
    • He decided to sever all contact with his former business partner. (He decided to break off all contact with his former business partner.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to sever ties/relations/connections": To formally and completely end a relationship or association.
    • The company severed its ties with the controversial supplier.
  • "to sever a limb": A formal or medical term for cutting off an arm or leg.
    • The accident was so severe that it nearly severed his limb.
Variants and Related Words
  • Severance (n): The act of ending a connection or relationship, or the state of being separated. Often used in formal contexts like employment.
    • The employee received a severance package.
  • Severable (adj): Capable of being separated or divided.
    • The contract contained severable clauses.
Synonyms
  • Cut off: To remove by cutting.
  • Disconnect: To break the connection between things.
  • Break off: To end abruptly.
  • Split: To divide, especially along a line.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Sever" is typically not used in common phrasal verb constructions. Its meaning is usually expressed directly.)

Related Idioms
  • Sever all ties: To completely end every connection with someone or something.
    • After the betrayal, she vowed to sever all ties with the organization.
sever

A gardener severs a dead branch from a tree.

Verb
  1. cut off from a whole
    • His head was severed from his body
    • The soul discerped from the body
  2. set or keep apart
    • sever a relationship

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