Definition of sever in English:

sever

verb ˈsɛvəˈsɛvər

[with object]

1Divide by cutting or slicing, especially suddenly and forcibly.
（尤指突然或用力）切断，切割
the head was severed from the body
头从身体上被砍下。
Example sentencesExamples
- He was doing something much less drastic than severing a digit or limb, but still painful.
- When the bullet goes through the temple in a certain way, it just severs the optic nerve.
- Suddenly, a bullet severs the phone cord as he picks it up.
- Legend tells us that after her head was finally severed from her body, Mary's lips continued to move in prayer.
- He would float about the world without rest, for his head had been severed from his body.
- The layer should be well rooted and ready to be severed from the parent plant by the following autumn.
- The tail of the plane was found severed from the fuselage after the crash.
- The cannon rounds tore into two of the vehicle structures, severing the tops of their metal bodies.
- Metal Powder Cutting is an oxygen-cutting process which severs metals through the use of powder, such as iron, to facilitate cutting.
- I'm not sure how it happened and what caused the branch to be severed from the tree there.
- But most also fell back on the grim reminder that for the first three days after a catastrophe that severs communication lines and evacuation routes, residents should expect to be on their own.
- The head is then severed from the animal whereafter it is handed to the father of the owner.
- He managed to cut into the hand, but not far enough to sever the limb.
- If a car accident severs his spinal cord at the neck, should you tell the doctors not to give him food or water?
- Another sword spun towards the demon that sliced right through the creature's neck, severing the head from the body in one cut.
- I angle the knife and sever the line.
- She executed a perfect sweep across the creature's arm, severing the limb from its shoulder.
- As he passed the demon he sliced at its left arm, severing it midway between the elbow and the shoulder.
- Risa came to his aid however, severing the limb before cutting into the monster's metallic hide.
- The first of the threads snaps as my claw slices through it, severing it.
Synonyms
cut off, chop off, lop off, hack off, cleave, hew off, shear off, slice off, split
break off, tear off
divide, separate, part, detach, disconnect
amputate, dock
literary rend
archaic sunder
rare dissever
cut, cut through, rupture, split, pierce, rip, tear
1. 1.1 Put an end to (a connection or relationship); break off.
  中断（联系，关系），断绝
  the notice itself may be sufficient to sever the joint tenancy
  中断共同租赁关系，通知一下就可。
  Example sentencesExamples
  We're going to need all of the other countries and we ought not to be severing any relationships with them.
  It is more than a gesture of solidarity with a people who have been severed from their roots.
  Divorce often strains and sometimes even completely severs the child's relationship with at least one parent, often the father.
  It was high school which severed our connection, for what would become years.
  She said a fond farewell to parents and children at the school's sports day on Friday, but she will not be severing her connection with the nursery entirely.
  After an impassioned and joyous love affair, she severed their relationship in the late 1880s.
  Yesterday it said it intends to sever the relationship but maintained it was part of a wider review.
  The new franchise has not completely severed its links with that legacy.
  By that, I mean I shall sever all connections with this person.
  Are any of them going to risk losing corporate campaign contributions by severing government programs that benefit big business?
  But now, it seems, she is ready to sever her material links with her home town.
  His decision to sever his links with the business will cause shock waves in financial circles.
  Now, that, one would think, is sufficient to sever the relationship.
  Even if he faced a divorce from his wife, he didn't have to sever his relationship with his children.
  After an unhappy childhood, Catherine severed all contact with her mother.
  I would effectively be severing my connection with them too.
  Women are ordered to leave their homes and to sever contact with their mates.
  The public is demanding that the political world sever its dirty connections with business without fail.
  The termination of a work contract severs links with friends, without gaining automatic acceptance by an alternative peer group.
  They preferred to get killed because they did not want to be severed from their roots.
  Synonyms
  break off, discontinue, suspend
  bring to an end, end, put an end to, terminate, stop, cease, conclude, dissolve

Derivatives

severable

adjective ˈsɛv(ə)rəb(ə)lˈsɛv(ə)rəb(ə)l

In my view, the liability and damages are distinct issues that are severable from one another.
Example sentencesExamples
- Mr Browne submits that the first two of these meanings are severable and distinct.
- Nevertheless, a severable part of the contract which has a closer connection with another country may by way of exception be governed by the law of that other country.
- It was held that the words were meaningless but that they did not destroy the contract as they were severable, leaving the core of the obligation intact.
- She submitted that a decision may have many separate and severable elements within it.

Origin

Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French severer, from Latin separare 'disjoin, divide'.

Rhymes

clever, endeavour (US endeavor), ever, forever, however, howsoever, never, never-never, Trevor, whatever, whatsoever, whenever, whensoever, wheresoever, wherever, whichever, whichsoever, whoever, whomever, whomsoever, whosoever

Definition of sever in US English:

sever

verbˈsevərˈsɛvər

[with object]

1Divide by cutting or slicing, especially suddenly and forcibly.
（尤指突然或用力）切断，切割
the head was severed from the body
头从身体上被砍下。
Example sentencesExamples
- The tail of the plane was found severed from the fuselage after the crash.
- Risa came to his aid however, severing the limb before cutting into the monster's metallic hide.
- As he passed the demon he sliced at its left arm, severing it midway between the elbow and the shoulder.
- Another sword spun towards the demon that sliced right through the creature's neck, severing the head from the body in one cut.
- He was doing something much less drastic than severing a digit or limb, but still painful.
- When the bullet goes through the temple in a certain way, it just severs the optic nerve.
- Suddenly, a bullet severs the phone cord as he picks it up.
- The head is then severed from the animal whereafter it is handed to the father of the owner.
- If a car accident severs his spinal cord at the neck, should you tell the doctors not to give him food or water?
- He would float about the world without rest, for his head had been severed from his body.
- The cannon rounds tore into two of the vehicle structures, severing the tops of their metal bodies.
- I'm not sure how it happened and what caused the branch to be severed from the tree there.
- Metal Powder Cutting is an oxygen-cutting process which severs metals through the use of powder, such as iron, to facilitate cutting.
- I angle the knife and sever the line.
- The layer should be well rooted and ready to be severed from the parent plant by the following autumn.
- But most also fell back on the grim reminder that for the first three days after a catastrophe that severs communication lines and evacuation routes, residents should expect to be on their own.
- He managed to cut into the hand, but not far enough to sever the limb.
- The first of the threads snaps as my claw slices through it, severing it.
- She executed a perfect sweep across the creature's arm, severing the limb from its shoulder.
- Legend tells us that after her head was finally severed from her body, Mary's lips continued to move in prayer.
Synonyms
cut off, chop off, lop off, hack off, cleave, hew off, shear off, slice off, split
cut, cut through, rupture, split, pierce, rip, tear
1. 1.1 Put an end to (a connection or relationship); break off.
  中断（联系，关系），断绝
  he severed his relations with Lawrence
  Example sentencesExamples
  By that, I mean I shall sever all connections with this person.
  It was high school which severed our connection, for what would become years.
  After an impassioned and joyous love affair, she severed their relationship in the late 1880s.
  They preferred to get killed because they did not want to be severed from their roots.
  We're going to need all of the other countries and we ought not to be severing any relationships with them.
  It is more than a gesture of solidarity with a people who have been severed from their roots.
  She said a fond farewell to parents and children at the school's sports day on Friday, but she will not be severing her connection with the nursery entirely.
  The new franchise has not completely severed its links with that legacy.
  Divorce often strains and sometimes even completely severs the child's relationship with at least one parent, often the father.
  Even if he faced a divorce from his wife, he didn't have to sever his relationship with his children.
  I would effectively be severing my connection with them too.
  Women are ordered to leave their homes and to sever contact with their mates.
  But now, it seems, she is ready to sever her material links with her home town.
  The termination of a work contract severs links with friends, without gaining automatic acceptance by an alternative peer group.
  Yesterday it said it intends to sever the relationship but maintained it was part of a wider review.
  Now, that, one would think, is sufficient to sever the relationship.
  After an unhappy childhood, Catherine severed all contact with her mother.
  His decision to sever his links with the business will cause shock waves in financial circles.
  The public is demanding that the political world sever its dirty connections with business without fail.
  Are any of them going to risk losing corporate campaign contributions by severing government programs that benefit big business?
  Synonyms
  break off, discontinue, suspend

Origin

Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French severer, from Latin separare ‘disjoin, divide’.

单词	sever
释义	Definition of sever in English: sever verb ˈsɛvəˈsɛvər [with object] 1Divide by cutting or slicing, especially suddenly and forcibly. （尤指突然或用力）切断，切割 the head was severed from the body 头从身体上被砍下。 Example sentencesExamples He was doing something much less drastic than severing a digit or limb, but still painful. When the bullet goes through the temple in a certain way, it just severs the optic nerve. Suddenly, a bullet severs the phone cord as he picks it up. Legend tells us that after her head was finally severed from her body, Mary's lips continued to move in prayer. He would float about the world without rest, for his head had been severed from his body. The layer should be well rooted and ready to be severed from the parent plant by the following autumn. The tail of the plane was found severed from the fuselage after the crash. The cannon rounds tore into two of the vehicle structures, severing the tops of their metal bodies. Metal Powder Cutting is an oxygen-cutting process which severs metals through the use of powder, such as iron, to facilitate cutting. I'm not sure how it happened and what caused the branch to be severed from the tree there. But most also fell back on the grim reminder that for the first three days after a catastrophe that severs communication lines and evacuation routes, residents should expect to be on their own. The head is then severed from the animal whereafter it is handed to the father of the owner. He managed to cut into the hand, but not far enough to sever the limb. If a car accident severs his spinal cord at the neck, should you tell the doctors not to give him food or water? Another sword spun towards the demon that sliced right through the creature's neck, severing the head from the body in one cut. I angle the knife and sever the line. She executed a perfect sweep across the creature's arm, severing the limb from its shoulder. As he passed the demon he sliced at its left arm, severing it midway between the elbow and the shoulder. Risa came to his aid however, severing the limb before cutting into the monster's metallic hide. The first of the threads snaps as my claw slices through it, severing it. Synonyms cut off, chop off, lop off, hack off, cleave, hew off, shear off, slice off, split break off, tear off divide, separate, part, detach, disconnect amputate, dock literary rend archaic sunder rare dissever cut, cut through, rupture, split, pierce, rip, tear 1.1 Put an end to (a connection or relationship); break off. 中断（联系，关系），断绝 the notice itself may be sufficient to sever the joint tenancy 中断共同租赁关系，通知一下就可。 Example sentencesExamples We're going to need all of the other countries and we ought not to be severing any relationships with them. It is more than a gesture of solidarity with a people who have been severed from their roots. Divorce often strains and sometimes even completely severs the child's relationship with at least one parent, often the father. It was high school which severed our connection, for what would become years. She said a fond farewell to parents and children at the school's sports day on Friday, but she will not be severing her connection with the nursery entirely. After an impassioned and joyous love affair, she severed their relationship in the late 1880s. Yesterday it said it intends to sever the relationship but maintained it was part of a wider review. The new franchise has not completely severed its links with that legacy. By that, I mean I shall sever all connections with this person. Are any of them going to risk losing corporate campaign contributions by severing government programs that benefit big business? But now, it seems, she is ready to sever her material links with her home town. His decision to sever his links with the business will cause shock waves in financial circles. Now, that, one would think, is sufficient to sever the relationship. Even if he faced a divorce from his wife, he didn't have to sever his relationship with his children. After an unhappy childhood, Catherine severed all contact with her mother. I would effectively be severing my connection with them too. Women are ordered to leave their homes and to sever contact with their mates. The public is demanding that the political world sever its dirty connections with business without fail. The termination of a work contract severs links with friends, without gaining automatic acceptance by an alternative peer group. They preferred to get killed because they did not want to be severed from their roots. Synonyms break off, discontinue, suspend bring to an end, end, put an end to, terminate, stop, cease, conclude, dissolve Derivatives severable adjective ˈsɛv(ə)rəb(ə)lˈsɛv(ə)rəb(ə)l In my view, the liability and damages are distinct issues that are severable from one another. Example sentencesExamples Mr Browne submits that the first two of these meanings are severable and distinct. Nevertheless, a severable part of the contract which has a closer connection with another country may by way of exception be governed by the law of that other country. It was held that the words were meaningless but that they did not destroy the contract as they were severable, leaving the core of the obligation intact. She submitted that a decision may have many separate and severable elements within it. Origin Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French severer, from Latin separare 'disjoin, divide'. Rhymes clever, endeavour (US endeavor), ever, forever, however, howsoever, never, never-never, Trevor, whatever, whatsoever, whenever, whensoever, wheresoever, wherever, whichever, whichsoever, whoever, whomever, whomsoever, whosoever Definition of sever in US English: sever verbˈsevərˈsɛvər [with object] 1Divide by cutting or slicing, especially suddenly and forcibly. （尤指突然或用力）切断，切割 the head was severed from the body 头从身体上被砍下。 Example sentencesExamples The tail of the plane was found severed from the fuselage after the crash. Risa came to his aid however, severing the limb before cutting into the monster's metallic hide. As he passed the demon he sliced at its left arm, severing it midway between the elbow and the shoulder. Another sword spun towards the demon that sliced right through the creature's neck, severing the head from the body in one cut. He was doing something much less drastic than severing a digit or limb, but still painful. When the bullet goes through the temple in a certain way, it just severs the optic nerve. Suddenly, a bullet severs the phone cord as he picks it up. The head is then severed from the animal whereafter it is handed to the father of the owner. If a car accident severs his spinal cord at the neck, should you tell the doctors not to give him food or water? He would float about the world without rest, for his head had been severed from his body. The cannon rounds tore into two of the vehicle structures, severing the tops of their metal bodies. I'm not sure how it happened and what caused the branch to be severed from the tree there. Metal Powder Cutting is an oxygen-cutting process which severs metals through the use of powder, such as iron, to facilitate cutting. I angle the knife and sever the line. The layer should be well rooted and ready to be severed from the parent plant by the following autumn. But most also fell back on the grim reminder that for the first three days after a catastrophe that severs communication lines and evacuation routes, residents should expect to be on their own. He managed to cut into the hand, but not far enough to sever the limb. The first of the threads snaps as my claw slices through it, severing it. She executed a perfect sweep across the creature's arm, severing the limb from its shoulder. Legend tells us that after her head was finally severed from her body, Mary's lips continued to move in prayer. Synonyms cut off, chop off, lop off, hack off, cleave, hew off, shear off, slice off, split cut, cut through, rupture, split, pierce, rip, tear 1.1 Put an end to (a connection or relationship); break off. 中断（联系，关系），断绝 he severed his relations with Lawrence Example sentencesExamples By that, I mean I shall sever all connections with this person. It was high school which severed our connection, for what would become years. After an impassioned and joyous love affair, she severed their relationship in the late 1880s. They preferred to get killed because they did not want to be severed from their roots. We're going to need all of the other countries and we ought not to be severing any relationships with them. It is more than a gesture of solidarity with a people who have been severed from their roots. She said a fond farewell to parents and children at the school's sports day on Friday, but she will not be severing her connection with the nursery entirely. The new franchise has not completely severed its links with that legacy. Divorce often strains and sometimes even completely severs the child's relationship with at least one parent, often the father. Even if he faced a divorce from his wife, he didn't have to sever his relationship with his children. I would effectively be severing my connection with them too. Women are ordered to leave their homes and to sever contact with their mates. But now, it seems, she is ready to sever her material links with her home town. The termination of a work contract severs links with friends, without gaining automatic acceptance by an alternative peer group. Yesterday it said it intends to sever the relationship but maintained it was part of a wider review. Now, that, one would think, is sufficient to sever the relationship. After an unhappy childhood, Catherine severed all contact with her mother. His decision to sever his links with the business will cause shock waves in financial circles. The public is demanding that the political world sever its dirty connections with business without fail. Are any of them going to risk losing corporate campaign contributions by severing government programs that benefit big business? Synonyms break off, discontinue, suspend Origin Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French severer, from Latin separare ‘disjoin, divide’.
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