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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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Example Sentence

The cable was severed by a storm.

电缆被风暴切断了。

Synonyms
cut separate
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sever (separate)
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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 Lengthen
  2. B Join
  3. C Fix
  4. D Separate
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D — Separate. “sever” means v. cut off

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

One sharp blow of the axe was enough to ______ the thick rope.

  1. A join
  2. B connect
  3. C sever
  4. D attach
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C — sever. “sever” means v. cut off

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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.

How do you use “sever” in a sentence?

The cable was severed by a storm. (电缆被风暴切断了。)

What are synonyms for “sever”?

cut, separate — all close in meaning to sever (v. cut off).

Is “sever” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. sever appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “sever”?

sever (separate)

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