severed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈsɛvərd/
KK: /ˈsɛvərd/
adjective
Definition
Separated or cut off from something, often referring to a part that has been removed or disconnected.
Example
The severed branch fell to the ground after the storm.
Conversation
Did you hear about the storm last night?
Yeah, it was crazy! I saw some trees were severed from the roots.
I know, right? It looked so intense on the news.
Absolutely! I hope everyone is okay after that.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
detached
disconnected
split
Antonyms
attached
joined
united
verb
Definition
To cut off or separate something from something else.
Example
The storm severed the power lines, leaving the town in darkness.
Tense Forms
Past: severed
Past Participle: severed
Conversation
Did you hear about the argument they had last night?
Yeah, it got pretty intense, and I think they severed their friendship.
That's such a shame; they used to be so close.
Root Explanation
Severed → It is formed from "sever" (from Latin "severare", meaning to cut off or separate) and the past participle suffix "-ed" (indicating a completed action). The word "severed" means to have been cut off or separated from something.
Memory Tip
Think of the action of 'cutting off' ('sever') to remember that 'severed' means something has been completely separated.
Visually Confused Words
unsevered
sweered
skeered
sheered
sewered
revered
unsevere
silvered