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Cut (Verb)

Meaning¹

Penetrate injuriously; "The glass from the shattered windshield cut into her forehead".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

A sharp rock cut into his knee while he was hiking.
The thorny branch cut into my arm as I brushed past it.
The cold wind cut into her face as she stepped outside.
A broken bottle cut into the sole of his shoe.
The jagged metal cut into his skin when he tried to climb through the fence.

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Perforate

Meaning²

Fell by sawing; hew; "The Vietnamese cut a lot of timber while they occupied Cambodia".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

The tree fell quickly as they cut it down with a chainsaw.
A professional woodsman carefully cut firewood using an axe.
After days of manual labor, the workers finally cut through the massive tree trunk.
The Vietnamese cut a lot of timber while they occupied Cambodia.
Villagers gathered to help cut down an ancient, rotten tree blocking their village roads.

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Meaning³

Cut down on; make a reduction in; "reduce your daily fat intake"; "The employer wants to cut back health benefits".

Classification

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

Examples

They need to cut down on their sugar intake to improve their health.
To balance the budget, we have to cut back on non-essential items.
She decided to cut back on her social media usage to gain more free time.
The government announced plans to cut back on funding for the arts.
The company may have to cut back on employee benefits due to financial difficulties.

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Meaning⁴

Record a performance on (a medium); "cut a record".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

The famous singer was set to cut a new album in Los Angeles next week.
They cut a record that night at the small town studio, laying down tracks for their debut EP.
Elvis Presley cut a single at Sun Records in Memphis when he was just 19 years old.
In the 1960s, Motown artists would often cut multiple songs in one session at the legendary Hitsville U.S.A. studio.
The jazz club hosted live recording sessions every weekend, inviting musicians to cut a record in front of the audience.

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Tape

Meaning⁵

Style and tailor in a certain fashion; "cut a dress".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

The designer cut the silk fabric into intricate patterns for the evening gown.
She carefully cut the fine lace to create a delicate border on the wedding veil.
He cut a suit jacket to perfection, accentuating the client's slender physique.
The seamstress expertly cut a fitted dress that flattered the bride's curves.
The fashion student learned to cut a tweed suit, carefully following the instructor's guidance.

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Tailor

Meaning⁶

Intentionally fail to attend; "cut class".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

The students decided to cut class and go to the movies instead of attending their 3 PM lecture.
Despite the importance of the exam review, many students cut class, and the attendance was low that day.
I've heard that the student had been cutting class frequently and is now in danger of failing the course.
Cutting class was a big mistake, and soon the student realized the importance of regular attendance in college.
The professor warned the students that cutting class would negatively affect their participation grades.

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Skip

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Play Hooky

Meaning⁷

Stop filming; "cut a movie scene".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

The director yelled "cut" to signal the end of the scene and allow the actors to take a break.
After several rehearsals, the director finally shouted "cut" and moved on to the next shot.
It took five takes before the director was satisfied and finally said "cut".
"Cut," the voice boomed through the studio, stopping the cameras in their tracks.
The editor prepared to "cut" the final version of the film, piecing together the best shots and takes.

Meaning⁸

Have a reducing effect; "This cuts into my earnings".

Classification

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

Examples

Rising interest rates cut into the consumer's disposable income.
Higher production costs cut into the company's profit margins.
The new tax laws will cut into the benefits I receive from my retirement fund.
Import tariffs cut into our business overseas and decreased our overall sales.
The increased energy prices cut into my household budget, forcing me to make some tough financial decisions.

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Meaning⁹

Form by probing, penetrating, or digging; "cut a hole"; "cut trenches"; "The sweat cut little rivulets into her face".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

The drill cut a small circle into the metal pipe.
The river cut a path through the mountain over millions of years.
The archaeologists cut trenches to uncover the ancient city.
The cold wind cut tiny grooves into his cheeks.
The heavy rainfall cut channels into the barren landscape.

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Create

Meaning¹⁰

Discharge from a group; "The coach cut two players from the team".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

The school administration decided to cut over 20 students from the after-school drama club due to lack of space.
After a month of training, they were forced to cut five new recruits from the army.
The company cut 300 workers from their staff to make up for the financial losses.
During the auditions, the judges had to cut several talented singers from the competition.
The soccer team's coach cut two of the most experienced players from the team after a dispute.

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Discharge

Meaning¹¹

Make out and issue; "write out a check"; "cut a ticket"; "Please make the check out to me".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

The accountant cut a check to the supplier for the new equipment.
To obtain your permit, we need to cut a ticket and schedule an appointment with the inspector.
Please cut the voucher to cover the entire amount of the bill.
The travel agent reminded the customer to cut the airline tickets in the name of the travelers.
The court clerk will cut a warrant if the suspect fails to appear in court.

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Write

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Check

Meaning¹²

Perform or carry out; "cut a caper".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

They cut a dashing figure on the dance floor in their matching tuxedos.
She cut a fine figure in her evening gown at the charity gala.
The kids cut a rug at the wedding reception and stole the show.
The actors cut up some scenery in the experimental theater performance.
He cut a few fancy moves at the piano and wowed the audience.

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Do
Execute

Meaning¹³

Pass directly and often in haste; "We cut through the neighbor's yard to get home sooner".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

We cut through the neighbor's yard to get home sooner.
They cut across the park to avoid the traffic congestion.
The hikers cut through a narrow path in the dense woods.
To save time, we cut diagonally across the huge parking lot.
She cut across three lanes to take the exit for her highway.

Meaning¹⁴

Be able to manage or manage successfully; "I can't hack it anymore"; "she could not cut the long days in the office".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

After working two jobs for years, she felt exhausted and finally realized she could not cut the demanding pace.
As the business grew, John began to struggle and it was clear he couldn't cut it as its CEO.
It's become apparent that the current system cannot cut it to effectively handle our growing customer base.
Prolonged training was needed for many employees as they could not cut the complex tasks assigned to their new roles.
Those wanting a career as a hedge fund manager have to prove they can cut high-stakes dealmaking.

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Hack

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Meaning¹⁵

Cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch; "Turn off the stereo, please"; "cut the engine"; "turn out the lights".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

Cut the power to the building to begin the repairs.
The engineer had to cut the engines immediately to avoid a collision.
Can you cut the air conditioning, it's getting too cold in here.
The pilot had to cut the main engine and switch to the backup.
Please cut the microphone, there's feedback coming through.

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Throw
Switch

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Kill

Meaning¹⁶

Make an abrupt change of image or sound; "cut from one scene to another".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

The director instructed the editor to cut from the exterior shot to the inside of the mansion for a dramatic effect.
The film cut suddenly to a black screen with a message that said 'to be continued'.
The editor cut from the main character's happy expression to a shot of the tragic event.
The technician made sure to cut smoothly from one news anchor to the other without any interruption.
The artist cut abruptly from the peaceful landscape to a chaotic, war-torn scene to convey a powerful message.

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Change
Shift

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Meaning¹⁷

Reap or harvest; "cut grain".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

The farmer carefully cut the wheat when it was fully ripe and dry.
After months of waiting, the landowners were ready to cut the sugarcane for sale.
By hand, she began to cut the dry oats for hay.
Machines are often used to cut grain to reduce labor during peak harvest seasons.
Farmworkers lined up to cut the crops under the watchful eye of their supervisor.

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Meaning¹⁸

Cut off the testicles (of male animals such as horses); "the vet gelded the young horse".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Examples

The veterinarian was licensed to cut the young colt as part of the farm's breeding management practices.
A cut was necessary for the stallion to prevent unwanted breeding with the mares.
The farm owners decided it was time to cut their prize-winning thoroughbred to improve his temperament.
Cutting the ram would prevent him from behaving aggressively towards other animals.
The surgical cut procedure was scheduled for the morning to minimize the young horse's distress.

Synonyms

Geld

Hypernyms

Meaning¹⁹

Weed out unwanted or unnecessary things; "We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet".

Classification

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

Examples

The company had to cut non-essential staff to stay within budget.
In order to save money, they cut back on their spending.
We cut the sugar from our breakfast cereal to make it healthier.
She decided to cut out the extra step in the manufacturing process to increase efficiency.
The chef cut the fat from the meat to make the dish leaner.

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Meaning²⁰

Shorten as if by severing the edges or ends of; "cut my hair".

Classification

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

Examples

The editor will have to cut the final scene to save time in the movie.
Please cut the wire to prevent the alarm from sounding.
She had to cut her beautiful hair after a chemical accident.
Her mother decided to cut the pants legs to make shorts for the summer.
He used a small knife to cut the ribbon and officially open the store.

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Trim

Meaning²¹

Form or shape by cutting or incising; "cut paper dolls".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

The artist carefully cut out intricate designs from the delicate silk fabric to create a stunning wedding veil.
She cut a rectangle from the leftover cardboard to make a label for the storage box.
The woodcarver cut a beautiful figure of a swan from a single piece of driftwood.
The fashion designer cut patterns from the expensive fabric to create a unique evening gown.
The 5-year-old cut out a paper snowflake with the help of her mother.

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Create

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Cutting (noun)

Meaning²²

Function as a cutting instrument; "This knife cuts well".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

Scissors cut through thick paper with ease.
The pruning shears cut dead branches from the tree.
A sharp razor cuts more cleanly than a dull one.
High-quality surgical lasers cut with precision and minimal bleeding.
Garden clippers cut through thick stems to shape the hedge.

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Meaning²³

Dissolve by breaking down the fat of; "soap cuts grease".

Classification

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

Examples

Baking soda can help cut through tough grease stains on clothing.
A good dish soap should be able to cut through the heavy oil residue on pots and pans.
This laundry pre-treater is designed to cut grease and food spills on clothing.
Cold water and dish soap proved unable to cut through the thick grime on the surface.
The degreaser did an excellent job of cutting through the stubborn grease on the garage floor.

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Meaning²⁴

Separate with or as if with an instrument; "Cut the rope".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

Cut the lawn to prevent it from growing too long.
Please cut the tomatoes into small pieces before serving the salad.
She had to cut the power cord to the appliance for repairs.
Cut the branches from the tree to create a clear path.
Use a sharp knife to cut the meat into thin slices.

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Meaning²⁵

Hit (a ball) with a spin so that it turns in the opposite direction; "cut a Ping-Pong ball".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

She expertly cut the ball, and it landed on her opponent's side of the court, catching them off guard.
The champion was known for his ability to cut a table tennis ball, leaving his opponents scrambling to react.
Her opponent was shocked when she cut the serve, sending it careening in the opposite direction.
He cut the volleyball, but it fell just outside the court, ending the play.
The table tennis coach taught his students how to cut a serve to confuse their opponents on the court.

Meaning²⁶

Refuse to acknowledge; "She cut him dead at the meeting".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

He cut her dead at the party after discovering her deception.
She cut him dead at the meeting, ignoring his attempts to apologize.
The celebrity cut the paparazzi dead, refusing to answer their questions.
The politician cut the journalist dead during the conference, avoiding a scandal.
The actress cut her former agent dead after the contract dispute.

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Meaning²⁷

Cut and assemble the components of; "edit film"; "cut recording tape".

Classification

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

Examples

She spent hours in the editing room, carefully cut and assembling the best scenes from the film to create a compelling narrative.
The editor was responsible for cutting the footage to fit the required time slot for the evening news broadcast.
To tighten up the action sequence, the film's director asked the editor to cut some of the slower scenes and focus on the more intense moments.
Before the album's release, the musical director had to cut several tracks from the recording to make it fit the desired length.
The cinematographer cut the raw footage together to create a captivating trailer for the upcoming movie release.

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Cutting (noun)

Meaning²⁸

Have grow through the gums; "The baby cut a tooth".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Examples

The baby cut her first tooth at six months old.
My teething puppy cut all his baby teeth at once.
The puppy finally cut a new molar.
In a few months the new foal will cut its front teeth.
The baby kitten already cut its two tiny fangs.

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Meaning²⁹

Move (one's fist); "his opponent cut upward toward his chin".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

She swiftly cut her fist upward toward his jaw, catching him off guard.
As he swung, his opponent cut forward with an uppercut to the nose.
He cut his elbow into the opponent's side during the intense fight.
The woman cut her hand upward in a swift movement, striking her opponent's face.
The martial artist expertly cut his fist in a wide arc, creating distance between himself and his opponent.

Meaning³⁰

Divide a deck of cards at random into two parts to make selection difficult; "Wayne cut"; "She cut the deck for a long time".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

She cut the deck for a long time to ensure no one could guess where their chosen card was.
He reached for the deck and cut it carefully before the magician told him to reveal his chosen card.
Wayne cut the deck to play a game with his friends at the party.
To shuffle the cards randomly, cut the deck into two separate piles before combining them.
The player carefully cut the deck before drawing their cards for the game.

Hypernyms

Mix
Ruffle

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Cutting (noun)

Meaning³¹

Cease, stop; "cut the noise"; "We had to cut short the conversation".

Classification

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

Examples

The loud music got on my nerves so I had to cut the sound system off.
We had to cut short the meeting due to a power outage.
Could you cut the chatter please, I'm trying to concentrate.
I know you're excited but we need to cut the celebration short, it's getting late.
The principal asked the students to cut the noise in the cafeteria.

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Cut Off

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Cut Off (verb)

Meaning³²

Turn sharply; change direction abruptly; "The car cut to the left at the intersection"; "The motorbike veered to the right".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

The driver cut to the right to avoid the pedestrian stepping off the curb.
The plane cut sharply to the left as it prepared for landing.
The skier cut suddenly to the right down the steep slope.
The cyclist cut across the main road and onto the bike path.
The boat cut diagonally across the waves to reach the shore quickly.

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Turn

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Yaw
Peel Off

Meaning³³

Pass through or across; "The boat cut the water".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

The laser cut through the thick metal with ease.
The knife cut across the rope, releasing the weight.
The swimmer's strokes cut through the water, propelling her forward.
The sharp blade cut across the grain of the wood.
The racing yacht cut across the waves, gaining speed.

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Meaning³⁴

Lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture; "cut bourbon".

Classification

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

Examples

The bartender decided to cut the whiskey with some water to make it less strong for the customer.
She cut the potent coffee with a generous amount of cream to make it more palatable for her guests.
The chef cut the spicy sauce with a bit of sour cream to tone down the heat.
To make the drink more refreshing, he cut the lemonade with a splash of sparkling water.
You can cut the concentrated fruit juice with an equal amount of water to achieve the right consistency.

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Meaning³⁵

Create by duplicating data; "cut a disk"; "burn a CD".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

I had to cut a new copy of the software to create an exact replica for my friend.
She managed to cut the full-length video onto a single DVD using her computer.
To give a copy of the data to the colleague, he decided to cut a complete duplicate of the current hard drive.
I had to spend all day cutting disks from the original master files for the music release.
The tool helped me cut and burn identical copies of the program onto multiple flash drives.

Synonyms

Burn

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Make
Create

Meaning³⁶

Allow incision or separation; "This bread cuts easily".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

The sharp knife cuts through the rope without much effort.
A good pair of scissors will cut the fabric smoothly and evenly.
The diamond blade cuts through the concrete easily.
The bread cuts cleanly due to the sharp blade of the bread knife.
High-carbon steel wires are designed to cut easily under tension.

Meaning³⁷

Make an incision or separation; "cut along the dotted line".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

Cut a small slit in the fabric to insert the zipper.
Carefully cut along the edge of the mask to prevent any accidental tears.
To make this dress pattern, cut two front pieces and two back pieces.
The veterinarian will cut a small incision to insert the microchip under the pet's skin.
Cut the string at an angle to prevent fraying.

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Cutting (noun)

Meaning³⁸

Give the appearance or impression of; "cut a nice figure".

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Examples

She cut a striking figure on the red carpet in her new designer gown.
The young musician cut an impressive figure with his bold new look and energetic performance.
The billionaire cut a humble figure in casual attire despite his wealth and success.
The athlete cut a confident figure, exuding self-assurance as she prepared for the big game.
The artist cut a mysterious figure, surrounding himself with an air of secrecy and intrigue.

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Appear
Seem

Meaning³⁹

Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements; "The manuscript must be shortened".

Classification

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

Examples

The editor suggested we cut the chapter on historical background to focus on the main plot.
Due to time constraints, the production team had to cut several scenes to meet the deadline.
The company was forced to cut its workforce in order to stay profitable.
To make the speech more engaging, she cut out unnecessary phrases and focused on key points.
The scriptwriter had to cut several characters to fit the budget and simplify the storyline.

Meaning⁴⁰

Make a recording of; "cut the songs"; "She cut all of her major titles again".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

The band planned to cut the songs at a different studio the following week.
She cut all of her major titles again – songs that became some of the most iconic in pop history.
Using cheaper recording equipment, they sought to cut the songs used in the album themselves.
The singer began working with a new producer who helped her cut her very first single.
In London the following year, Bowie cut the songs for his new album.

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Tape

Meaning⁴¹

Grow through the gums; "The new tooth is cutting".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Examples

The baby cried all night because a new tooth was cutting through her gums.
Her bottom teeth are starting to cut at 6 months just like the pediatrician predicted.
A molar is cutting and making the area sore and tender.
The teething pain was eased by the chilled teether as the new tooth began to cut.
After days of irritability, the two front teeth finally cut through the gums.

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