Cutting

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌt/

Cutting (verb)

  1. To divide something into pieces using a sharp tool.
  2. To make something smaller in size, amount, or number.
  3. To stop or interrupt something from continuing.

Examples

  • She cut the paper into small pieces.
  • He cut the vegetables for the salad.

Common collocations: cut with scissors, cut into pieces, cut costs, cut spending, cut the connection

Cutting (noun)

  1. An injury made by something sharp.
  2. A decrease in size, amount, or number.
  3. A scene or part removed from a film or video.

Examples

  • He had a deep cut on his finger.
  • She cleaned the cut with antiseptic.

Synonyms of Cutting

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Cutting

  • when referring to connecting or uniting
  • when referring to fastening or joining