Severed

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛvərd/

Definitions of severed

verb to cut off or separate something, especially by force

Example Sentences

A1 The rope was severed by the sharp knife.

A2 She accidentally severed the cord while trying to untangle it.

B1 The doctor had to sever the infected limb to prevent the spread of the disease.

B2 The alliance between the two countries was severed after the disagreement over trade policies.

C1 The hacker managed to sever the connection between the main server and the backup system.

C2 The CEO decided to sever ties with the unethical supplier in order to maintain the company's reputation.

Examples of severed in a Sentence

formal The surgeon carefully severed the damaged nerve during the operation.

informal I accidentally severed the power cord while moving the furniture.

slang He got into a fight and ended up getting his finger severed.

figurative The betrayal severed their friendship beyond repair.

Grammatical Forms of severed

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

Origin and Evolution of severed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'severed' originated from the Latin word 'separare' which means 'to separate'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'severed' has retained its meaning of being cut or separated from something, but it has also taken on a more figurative sense of being disconnected or broken off from a relationship or connection.