What does sever mean?
Sever means (transitive) To cut free..
Sever
/ˈsɛv.ɚ/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To cut free..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To cut free.
- (intransitive) To suffer disjunction; to be parted or separated.
- (intransitive) To make a separation or distinction; to distinguish.
- (law) To disconnect; to disunite; to terminate.
Example Sentences
After he graduated, he severed all links to his family.
to sever the head from the body
The angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just.
That I just severed the main vein with a chainsaw and I'm in pain?
No more can I be seuered from your side
How great then was my anguish at being severed from my Regiment after thirty-three years!
The Lord shall sever between the cattle of Israel and the cattle of Egypt.
They claimed the right of severing in their challenges.
Synonyms for sever
Antonyms for sever
Related Words
Word Forms
- severs
- severing
- severed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sever?
Common synonyms include becut, cut off, break up, lop.
What is the opposite of sever?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use sever in a sentence?
After he graduated, he severed all links to his family.
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