Sever

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛvər/

Definitions of sever

verb to cut off or separate, usually with great force or violence

Example Sentences

A1 She had to sever ties with her toxic friend.

A2 The doctor had to sever the patient's leg to save their life.

B1 The company decided to sever its partnership with the unreliable supplier.

B2 The divorce proceedings led to the couple severing all financial connections.

C1 The politician's controversial statement caused him to sever ties with his party.

C2 The business mogul had to sever relationships with several of his competitors to maintain his dominance in the industry.

Examples of sever in a Sentence

formal The company decided to sever ties with the supplier due to repeated delivery delays.

informal I heard Sarah decided to sever her friendship with Kate after their big fight.

slang I can't believe he actually severed his relationship with her over a silly argument.

figurative The storm severing the power lines left the entire neighborhood in darkness.

Grammatical Forms of sever

• past tense: severed
• plural: severs
• comparative: more severe
• superlative: most severe
• present tense: severs
• future tense: will sever
• perfect tense: has severed
• continuous tense: is severing
• singular: sever
• positive degree: severe
• infinitive: sever
• gerund: severing
• participle: severed

Origin and Evolution of sever

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sever' originated from the Latin word 'separare', meaning to separate or divide.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sever' has retained its original meaning of separating or dividing, but it has also come to be used in a more figurative sense to indicate a strong or decisive action of cutting off ties or connections.