Synonyms for
Cut
Definition
to make an opening or incision with a sharp tool or object
Synonyms & similar words
shortened
curve
abridge
slashed
sheer
thin
shorten
trend
gash
gelded
slew
burn
untrimmed
swing
trim
abbreviate
rationalize
thinned
prune
unmown
snub
emasculated
veer
expand
hack
slice
chop
carve
sever
divide
trim
clip
snip
shear
crop
hack
slash
maim
gash
incise
score
pierce
penetrate
lacerate
amputate
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- cut off
- cut down
- cut out
- cut back
- cut short
- cut through
- cut up
Word family
Usage note
The word 'cut' is highly versatile with many idiomatic uses. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.
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Example sentences
- I need to cut the paper into small squares.
- My mom is going to cut my hair.
- Do not cut the fabric until you measure it.
- The chef will cut the vegetables for the soup.
- The barber will cut my brother's hair.
Quotes
I'm not saying I'm Wonder Woman. I'm just saying no one has ever seen me and Wonder Woman in a room together. - Gal Gadot
“I cut my hair so I could rock back and forth without having strands of hair in my face. I like to rock really hard, really fast, and it's annoying when you have hair in your face.” - Billie Joe Armstrong
“If you want to cut down a tree, it's not enough to climb into its branches and hack at it with your ax. You have to dig into the earth and find the roots that nourish it.” - Stephen Covey