sever — To cut or break something completely, especially a connection or relationship. To divide or separate forcefully.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To cut or break something completely, especially a connection or relationship. To divide or separate forcefully.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsevər/
Example Sentences
- The magician claimed he could sever a rope and make it whole again, but he just bought two ropes from the dollar store.
- The company decided to sever its partnership with the unreliable supplier.
- My WiFi connection severs every time my neighbor starts using their microwave - apparently their kitchen is a technology graveyard.
sever
VERB[/ˈsevər/]
To cut or break something completely, especially a connection or relationship. To divide or separate forcefully.
To cut or break something completely, especially a connection or relationship. To divide or separate forcefully.
The clever blacksmith helps sever chains that should bind never!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'separare' meaning 'to separate,' which came into English through Old French 'sevrer.' Originally meant 'to wean' (separate a child from mother's milk), then broadened to mean 'cut apart' or 'divide.'
Breakdown
se- (apart/away) + -ver (from Latin 'parare' meaning 'to prepare' or 'arrange')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The magician claimed he could sever a rope and make it whole again, but he just bought two ropes from the dollar store.”
“The company decided to sever its partnership with the unreliable supplier.”
“My WiFi connection severs every time my neighbor starts using their microwave - apparently their kitchen is a technology graveyard.”
“The surgeon had to sever the damaged nerve to prevent further complications.”
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