noun
severing
SEH-vuh-rihng
Severing (noun) means the act of cutting something off or apart. Example: “The severing of the rope sent the climber sliding down the slope.”
noun
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The act of cutting something off or apart.
"The severing of the rope sent the climber sliding down the slope."
"Their divorce meant the severing of nearly twenty years of shared finances."
How to use severing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action of cutting something apart or ending a connection.
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- severings
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Rhymes for severing
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “severing” mean?
The word “severing” means the act of cutting something off or apart. In plain terms, the action of cutting something apart or ending a connection.
How do you pronounce “severing”?
“Severing” is pronounced SEH-vuh-rihng (/ˈsɛvəɹɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “severing” in a sentence?
Here is “severing” used in a sentence: “The severing of the rope sent the climber sliding down the slope.”
What part of speech is “severing”?
“Severing” is a noun.
