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sever

 

[ ˈsɛvər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

weather

extremely cold

Synonyms

extreme, harsh, intense

Examples of usage

  • The sever weather conditions made it difficult to go outside.
  • We experienced sever temperatures during the winter months.
Context #2 | Verb

connection

to separate or cut off

Synonyms

cut, disconnect, split

Examples of usage

  • The cable was severed, causing the internet to go down.
  • He decided to sever ties with his former business partner.

Translations

Translations of the word "sever" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cortar

🇮🇳 काटना

🇩🇪 trennen

🇮🇩 memotong

🇺🇦 відрізати

🇵🇱 odcinać

🇯🇵 切る (きる)

🇫🇷 couper

🇪🇸 cortar

🇹🇷 kesmek

🇰🇷 자르다

🇸🇦 قطع

🇨🇿 oddělit

🇸🇰 odrezať

🇨🇳 切断 (qiēduàn)

🇸🇮 odrezati

🇮🇸 skera

🇰🇿 кесу

🇬🇪 გადაჭრა

🇦🇿 kəsmək

🇲🇽 cortar

Etymology

The word 'sever' originated from the Latin word 'separare' meaning 'to separate'. Over time, it evolved to the Middle English 'severen' before becoming the word we use today. The dual meanings of 'sever' as both an adjective describing extreme conditions and a verb indicating separation highlight its versatility in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,355, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.