Pronunciation: /kʌt/
noun a stroke or blow given by a sharp-edged implement or by a whip or cane
A1 She used a small cut on her finger.
A2 The barber gave him a nice cut.
B1 I need to make a few cuts to the budget.
B2 The diamond had a flawless cut.
C1 The surgeon made a precise cut during the operation.
C2 The editor made a drastic cut to the manuscript.
verb to make an opening, incision, or wound with a sharp-edged tool or object
A1 She cut the paper with scissors.
A2 He cut his finger while chopping vegetables.
B1 The company decided to cut costs by reducing staff.
B2 The chef carefully cut the fish into sushi pieces.
C1 The director had to make the tough decision to cut scenes from the movie.
C2 The surgeon skillfully cut into the patient's abdomen to remove the tumor.
adjective having been cut or clipped
A1 I need a small cut of fabric to patch up my jeans.
A2 She bought a cute cut dress for the party.
B1 The chef recommended the cut of meat for the steak.
B2 The diamond ring had a flawless cut that sparkled in the light.
C1 The film director was known for his innovative camera cuts.
C2 The artist's latest sculpture featured intricate cuts and angles.
preposition used to indicate the point at which an action is directed or aimed
A1 She cut the paper with scissors.
A2 He cut the cake into small slices.
B1 The tailor cut the fabric to make a dress.
B2 The chef cut the vegetables for the stir-fry.
C1 The surgeon carefully cut the patient's skin during the operation.
C2 The artist cut the canvas to create a unique collage.
conjunction used to introduce a contrasting or opposing idea
A1 I wanted to go to the party, but I had to cut my trip short.
A2 She tried to fix the broken vase, but ended up cutting her finger.
B1 I was going to buy a new phone, but I decided to cut back on expenses.
B2 The company had to cut costs in order to stay competitive in the market.
C1 Despite her busy schedule, she managed to cut through all the red tape and get the project approved.
C2 The CEO made the tough decision to cut ties with the underperforming division.
formal The tailor will cut the fabric according to your measurements.
informal I need to cut my hair soon, it's getting too long.
slang I'm going to cut class and hang out with my friends instead.
figurative She decided to cut ties with her toxic friend for good.
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