Pronunciation: /kʌt daʊn/

Definitions of cut down

verb to reduce the size or amount of something by cutting or chopping

Example Sentences

A1 I need to cut down on my sugar intake.

A2 She decided to cut down her expenses by eating out less.

B1 The company plans to cut down on paper usage by going digital.

B2 In order to reduce pollution, the government has implemented measures to cut down on emissions.

C1 The environmental organization is working to cut down deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.

C2 The CEO made a decision to cut down on unnecessary expenses to improve the company's financial health.

adjective reduced in size or amount

Example Sentences

A1 I need to buy a cut down version of the software.

A2 The cut down tree was blocking the road.

B1 The company decided to use a cut down version of the report for the presentation.

B2 The cut down budget meant there were fewer resources available for the project.

C1 The cut down staff numbers led to increased workloads for the remaining employees.

C2 The cut down regulations resulted in a more streamlined process for obtaining permits.

Examples of cut down in a Sentence

formal The government plans to cut down on unnecessary spending in the upcoming budget.

informal I really need to cut down on my caffeine intake, it's not good for me.

slang I'm trying to cut down on carbs to get in shape for summer.

figurative She decided to cut down on negative influences in her life to improve her mental health.

Grammatical Forms of cut down

past tense

cut down

plural

cut down

comparative

more cut down

superlative

most cut down

present tense

cut down

future tense

will cut down

perfect tense

have cut down

continuous tense

is cutting down

singular

cuts down

positive degree

cut down

infinitive

to cut down

gerund

cutting down

participle

cutting down

Origin and Evolution of cut down

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The term 'cut down' originated from the Old English word 'cyttan' meaning to cut or chop.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'cut down' evolved to not only refer to physically cutting something, but also to reduce or diminish something in size or quantity.