Kilo Lingo

cut

/kʌt/

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Translation

To split or open something using a knife or other sharp tool.

Word origin

Of uncertain origin, found in Middle English cutten, meaning to make an opening with something sharp.

Origin
Middle English
Root
cutten

Grammar

Verb typeirregular (cut, cuts, cut)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

bread knife.

"Cut" means to split the bread using a sharp knife.

pieces.

"Cuts" is the form used with he, she, or it.

finger accident.

Here "cut" is the past form and means she got a small wound.

"Cut" means to open or split something with something sharp, like a knife or scissors. You cut food before you eat it. The past form of "cut" is also "cut".

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This word is part of lesson 6.