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severing

The correct spelling is severing.

How to pronounce severing

verb

IPA: /ˈsɛvɹ̩ɪŋ/

Say it like: Sev-eri-ng

The correct spelling is severing. 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

Meanings

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.

noun

  1. 1.The act by which something is severed.

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