cut in English: To split or open something using a knife or other sharp tool. (verb)

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

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

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

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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".

Related words

break

To make something come apart into pieces, or to stop it working.

open

To move something so that it is no longer shut.

food

Food is anything that people or animals eat to stay alive and grow.

small

Little in size or amount, not big.

hand

The part of your body at the end of your arm, with fingers and a thumb.

bleed

To lose blood, usually because your body has been cut or hurt.

bloody

Covered in blood, or losing blood. In Britain people also drop it into speech to make a strong feeling stronger.

rip

To pull paper or cloth apart quickly so that it tears.

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