cut
Translation
to cut, to reduce, to slice, to injure
Examples
He cut the paper with scissors.
He cut the paper with scissors.
The company cut 100 jobs.
The company cut 100 jobs.
She cut her finger on the glass.
She cut her finger on the glass.
Let's cut the chatter and work.
Let's cut the chatter and work.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to divide (sth.) with a sharp tool. He cut the paper with scissors.
((sth.)) to reduce the amount of (sth.). The company cut prices.
((sb./sth.)) to injure (sb./sth.) with a sharp object. She cut her finger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: slice, chop, reduce, sever; Antonyms: join, connect, increase
Etymology
From Middle English 'cutten,' of uncertain origin, possibly from a Scandinavian source.
Memory Tips
A short, sharp word for a short, sharp action. The verb forms (cut, cut, cut) are easy to remember because they don't change.