sever
[ sev-er ]
/ ˈsɛv ər /
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verb (used with object)
to separate (a part) from the whole, as by cutting or the like.
to divide into parts, especially forcibly; cleave.
to break off or dissolve (ties, relations, etc.).
Law. to divide into parts; disunite (an estate, titles of a statute, etc.).
to distinguish; discriminate between.
verb (used without object)
to become separated from each other; become divided into parts.
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Origin of sever
OTHER WORDS FROM sever
half-severed, adjectiveun·sev·ered, adjectiveWords nearby sever
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sever
/ (ˈsɛvə) /
verb
to put or be put apart; separate
to divide or be divided into parts
(tr) to break off or dissolve (a tie, relationship, etc)
Word Origin for sever
C14 severen, from Old French severer, from Latin sēparāre to separate
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