sever

Meanings

• Verb

  To cut or divide something, especially using a sharp instrument.

  - "The butcher severed the meat into small pieces."
  - "The storm had severed the tree from its roots."
  - "The king severed the head of his enemy."

• Verb

  To separate or disconnect something from a larger body or system.

  - "The company decided to sever ties with its business partner."
  - "The patient's arm was severed in the accident."
  - "The workers went on strike, severing production for several days."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɛv.ɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

becut , cut off

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sever
severe , devere , revere

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Variants

List of all variants of sever that leads to same result
sever , severed , severing , severs

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'seofan' meaning 'to cut' or 'to sever'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sever' is also used in the medical field to describe a complete separation of a limb or organ from the body.

2. The word 'sever' is sometimes used interchangeably with the word 'divide'.

3. In ancient Rome, the severing of a criminal's head from his body was a common form of capital punishment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Division: The act of dividing something into parts or sections.

2. Separation: The act of parting ways or being separated from something or someone.

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Culture

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In literature, 'sever' is often used metaphorically to describe a separation or division, such as in the title of John Donne's poem 'The Sun Rising', which speaks of the sun 'severing' the night from the day. In art, 'sever' can be seen in the title of a painting by Edvard Munch, 'The Sick Child', which depicts a mother cradling her dying child, severed from the world around them.

How to Memorize "sever"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of cutting or dividing something using a sharp instrument.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sever' with the idea of cutting or dividing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'sever' by associating it with the verb 'to cut'.

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