cuts
Translation
reductions, incisions, injuries
Examples
The government announced further cuts in spending.
The government announced further cuts in spending.
He had a few cuts and bruises after falling.
He had a few cuts and bruises after falling.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.)) reductions in an area The government announced cuts in spending.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reductions, decreases, slashes; Antonyms: increases, rises
Etymology
From the verb 'to cut'. The sense of 'reduction' comes from the idea of cutting a piece away from a whole.
Memory Tips
Imagine using scissors to 'cut' a budget on paper, literally making it smaller. This links the physical action to the financial meaning.