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sever

The correct spelling is sever.

How to pronounce sever

/ˈsɛv.ɚ/
verb

IPA: /ˈsɛv.ɚ/

Say it like: Sev-er

The correct spelling is sever. To cut free. For example: "After he graduated, he severed all links to his family."

Usage Examples

After he graduated, he severed all links to his family.

to sever an estate in joint tenancy

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To cut free.
  2. 2.To suffer disjunction; to be parted or separated.
  3. 3.To make a separation or distinction; to distinguish.
  4. 4.To disunite; to disconnect; to terminate.

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