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severed

 

[ ˈsɛvərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cut off

Severed refers to the action of cutting something off or apart completely. It is often used in a physical sense, such as severing a limb or a connection between two entities.

Synonyms

cut, detach, disconnect, separate

Examples of usage

  • He severed the rope with a knife.
  • The branch was severed from the tree during the storm.
  • They severed all ties with the organization.
  • The surgery severed the connection to the damaged tissue.

Translations

Translations of the word "severed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cortado

🇮🇳 कटा हुआ

🇩🇪 abgetrennt

🇮🇩 terputus

🇺🇦 відрізаний

🇵🇱 odcięty

🇯🇵 切断された

🇫🇷 coupé

🇪🇸 cortado

🇹🇷 koparılmış

🇰🇷 절단된

🇸🇦 مفصول

🇨🇿 odříznutý

🇸🇰 oddelený

🇨🇳 被切断的

🇸🇮 odrezan

🇮🇸 skorin

🇰🇿 кесілген

🇬🇪 გადაჭრილი

🇦🇿 kəsilmiş

🇲🇽 cortado

Word origin

The word 'severed' comes from the Middle English word *sever*, which means 'to separate or divide.' This, in turn, can be traced back to the Old French *sevrer*, meaning 'to separate,' which has its roots in the Latin *separare*, derived from *se-* meaning 'apart' and *parare* meaning 'to prepare.' The use of 'sever' has been evolving since its introduction, primarily within the context of physical disjunction but has also taken on metaphorical meanings, such as personal relationships or connections. The word has remained prevalent in modern English, often used in legal, medical, and casual contexts to denote a clear and definitive separation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,485, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.