Sever

To sever means to cut something apart or to break it so that it is no longer connected. For example, if you cut a piece of string in half, you sever it into two pieces.

Examples

• The gardener had to sever the dead branches from the tree so it could grow new leaves in the spring.
• During art class, we learned how to sever the paper carefully to create beautiful shapes for our project.
• When the rope started to fray, it was important to sever the weak part before using it for climbing.

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