English dictionary
cut
/k/@/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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separated into parts or laid open or penetrated with a sharp edge or instrument
ExamplesThe cut surface was mottled.
Cut tobacco.
Blood from his cut forehead.
Bandages on her cut wrists.
Antonyms uncutSource: WordNet 3.0
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fashioned or shaped by cutting
ExamplesA well-cut suit.
Cut diamonds.
Cut velvet.
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made neat and tidy by trimming
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(used of grass or vegetation) cut down with a hand implement or machine
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(of pages of a book) having the folds of the leaves trimmed or slit
ExamplesThe cut pages of the book.
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Gashed or divided, as by a cutting instrument.
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noun
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a share of the profits
ExamplesEveryone got a cut of the earnings.
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(film) an immediate transition from one shot to the next
ExamplesThe cut from the accident scene to the hospital seemed too abrupt.
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a trench resembling a furrow that was made by erosion or excavation
Synonyms gashSource: WordNet 3.0
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a step on some scale
ExamplesHe is a cut above the rest.
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a wound made by cutting
ExamplesHe put a bandage over the cut.
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a piece of meat that has been cut from an animal carcass
Synonyms cut of meatSource: WordNet 3.0
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a remark capable of wounding mentally
ExamplesThe unkindest cut of all.
Synonyms stingerSource: WordNet 3.0
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a distinct selection of music from a recording or a compact disc
ExamplesHe played the first cut on the cd.
Synonyms trackSource: WordNet 3.0
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the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage
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the style in which a garment is cut
ExamplesA dress of traditional cut.
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a canal made by erosion or excavation
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a refusal to recognize someone you know
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in baseball; a batter's attempt to hit a pitched ball
ExamplesHe took a vicious cut at the ball.
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(sports) a stroke that puts reverse spin on the ball
ExamplesCuts do not bother a good tennis player.
Synonyms undercutSource: WordNet 3.0
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the division of a deck of cards before dealing
ExamplesHe insisted that we give him the last cut before every deal.
The cutting of the cards soon became a ritual.
Synonyms cuttingSource: WordNet 3.0
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the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge
ExamplesHis cut in the lining revealed the hidden jewels.
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the act of cutting something into parts
ExamplesHis cuts were skillful.
His cutting of the cake made a terrible mess.
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the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends
ExamplesThe barber gave him a good cut.
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the act of reducing the amount or number
ExamplesThe mayor proposed extensive cuts in the city budget.
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an unexcused absence from class
ExamplesHe was punished for taking too many cuts in his math class.
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An opening made with an edged instrument; a cleft; a gash; a slash; a wound made by cutting; as, a sword <i>cut</i>.
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A slanting stroke causing the ball to spin and bound irregularly; also, the spin so given to the ball.
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adjective satellite
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with parts removed
ExamplesThe drastically cut film.
Synonyms shortenedSource: WordNet 3.0
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(of a male animal) having the testicles removed
ExamplesA cut horse.
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(used of rates or prices) reduced usually sharply
Synonyms slashedSource: WordNet 3.0
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mixed with water
ExamplesSold cut whiskey.
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verb
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separate with or as if with an instrument
ExamplesCut the rope.
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cut down on; make a reduction in
ExamplesThe employer wants to cut back health benefits.
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turn sharply; change direction abruptly
ExamplesThe car cut to the left at the intersection.
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make an incision or separation
ExamplesCut along the dotted line.
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discharge from a group
ExamplesThe coach cut two players from the team.
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form by probing, penetrating, or digging
ExamplesCut a hole.
Cut trenches.
The sweat cut little rivulets into her face.
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style and tailor in a certain fashion
ExamplesCut a dress.
Synonyms tailorSource: WordNet 3.0
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hit (a ball) with a spin so that it turns in the opposite direction
ExamplesCut a Ping-Pong ball.
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make out and issue
ExamplesCut a ticket.
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cut and assemble the components of
ExamplesCut recording tape.
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intentionally fail to attend
ExamplesCut class.
Synonyms skipSource: WordNet 3.0
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be able to manage or manage successfully
ExamplesShe could not cut the long days in the office.
Synonyms hackSource: WordNet 3.0
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give the appearance or impression of
ExamplesCut a nice figure.
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move (one's fist)
ExamplesHis opponent cut upward toward his chin.
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pass directly and often in haste
ExamplesWe cut through the neighbor's yard to get home sooner.
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pass through or across
ExamplesThe boat cut the water.
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make an abrupt change of image or sound
ExamplesCut from one scene to another.
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stop filming
ExamplesCut a movie scene.
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make a recording of
ExamplesCut the songs.
She cut all of her major titles again.
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record a performance on (a medium)
ExamplesCut a record.
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create by duplicating data
ExamplesCut a disk.
Synonyms burnSource: WordNet 3.0
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form or shape by cutting or incising
ExamplesCut paper dolls.
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perform or carry out
ExamplesCut a caper.
Synonyms makeSource: WordNet 3.0
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function as a cutting instrument
ExamplesThis knife cuts well.
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allow incision or separation
ExamplesThis bread cuts easily.
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divide a deck of cards at random into two parts to make selection difficult
ExamplesWayne cut.
She cut the deck for a long time.
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cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch
ExamplesCut the engine.
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reap or harvest
ExamplesCut grain.
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fell by sawing; hew
ExamplesThe Vietnamese cut a lot of timber while they occupied Cambodia.
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penetrate injuriously
ExamplesThe glass from the shattered windshield cut into her forehead.
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refuse to acknowledge
ExamplesShe cut him dead at the meeting.
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shorten as if by severing the edges or ends of
ExamplesCut my hair.
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weed out unwanted or unnecessary things
ExamplesWe had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet.
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dissolve by breaking down the fat of
ExamplesSoap cuts grease.
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have a reducing effect
ExamplesThis cuts into my earnings.
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cease, stop
ExamplesCut the noise.
We had to cut short the conversation.
Synonyms cut offSource: WordNet 3.0
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reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
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lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
ExamplesCut bourbon.
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have grow through the gums
ExamplesThe baby cut a tooth.
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grow through the gums
ExamplesThe new tooth is cutting.
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cut off the testicles (of male animals such as horses)
Synonyms geldSource: WordNet 3.0
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To separate the parts of with, or as with, a sharp instrument; to make an incision in; to gash; to sever; to divide.
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To do the work of an edged tool; to serve in dividing or gashing; as, a knife <i>cuts</i> well.
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To deflect (a bowled ball) to the off, with a chopping movement of the bat.
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