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Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: cutspast: cutpp: cuting: cutting

The term carries a sharp, decisive energy. When used physically, it suggests a clean break or a sudden separation, evoking the image of a blade slicing through a surface. It is a word of precision and finality.

Countable when referring to individual wounds or specific edits in a film. Uncountable when referring to the general act of reducing a budget.

Meanings

Noun
[something]

A wound made by a sharp object.

"She has a few small cuts on her fingers."

Noun
[something]

A reduction in amount, number, or salary.

"The company announced deep budget cuts."

Noun
[something]

A specific piece of music or a film scene.

"The director chose several different cuts for the final sequence."

Transitive Verb
[someone][something]

To make an opening or wound with a sharp tool.

"He cuts the bread with a serrated knife."

Transitive Verb
[something]

To reduce the amount or size of something.

"The government cuts spending on healthcare."

Intransitive Verb
[someone]

To interrupt someone while they are speaking.

"Stop cutting in while I am explaining the plan."

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