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Ax (Verb)

Meaning 1

Terminate; "The NSF axed the research program and stopped funding it".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • The struggling company axed its unprofitable department to cut costs.
  • The airline axed several routes due to low demand.
  • The TV network axed the popular show after a decline in ratings.
  • The government axed the major infrastructure project citing environmental concerns.
  • The university axed the music program due to budget constraints.

Synonyms

  • Axe

Hypernyms

  • Terminate

Meaning 2

Chop or split with an ax; "axe wood".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

  • He spent the afternoon outside, learning how to properly ax wood for the fireplace.
  • The lumberjack expertly swung his ax to split the heavy log into smaller pieces.
  • To keep her fire going all night, she'll need to ax more wood as soon as possible.
  • In a few swift strokes, he was able to ax the tree branch into manageable sections.
  • If you're having trouble axing the stubborn log, try using a larger, heavier ax.

Synonyms

  • Axe

Hypernyms

  • Chop

Related Words

  • Ax (noun)
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