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sever

[ sev-er ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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.

sever

/ ˈ��ɛ��ə /

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)

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sever¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English severen, from Middle French sev(e)rer; separate

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sever¹

C14 severen, from Old French severer, from Latin ��ŧ�貹�� to separate

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Groft is accused of severing the first tree trunk on April 13 and the most recent on Tuesday, the day he was arrested, police said.

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These large shade trees, many along South Grand Avenue, were severed at the base or cut several feet above the pavement.

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A number of trees were severed at the base, while others were cut several feet above the pavement and a few were still connected to their trunks by just a thread of bark.

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Social media images showed a number of trees that were severed at the base, while others were cut several feet above the pavement.

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“Everyone in the band is absolutely shocked, horrified and devastated by the news of the charges of Joe Seiders — we have immediately severed all ties with him,” the band statement said.

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