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sever

/ˈsevər/
se · ver ˈse · vər
English Definition
v. cut off
中文释义
切断,割断
Significado en Español
cortar, separar
한국어 뜻
자르다, 끊다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cắt đứt, chia cắt
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is a synonym of “sever” in the following sentence: To complete the renovation, the workers had to sever the old plumbing from the main line.

  1. A Fix
  2. B Join
  3. C Separate
  4. D Lengthen
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C — Separate. “sever” means v. cut off

Common questions about “sever”

What does “sever” mean?

sever — v. cut off. In Chinese: 切断,割断.

How do you pronounce “sever”?

sever is pronounced /ˈsevər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: se · ver.

Is “sever” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. sever appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “sever”?

sever (separate)

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