All Definitions for Cut
Below are all the dictionary definitions of cut:
1To incise, to cut into the surface of something.
2To perform an incision on, for example with a knife.
3To divide with a knife, scissors, or another sharp instrument.
4To form or shape by cutting.
5To wound with a knife.
6To engage in self-harm by making cuts in one's own skin.
7To deliver a stroke with a whip or like instrument to.
8To wound or hurt deeply the sensibilities of
9To pierce.
10To castrate or geld.
11To interfere, as a horse
12To strike one foot against the opposite foot or ankle in using the legs.
13To admit of incision or severance
14To yield to a cutting instrument.
15To separate, remove, reject or reduce.
16To separate or omit, in a situation where one was previously associated.
17To abridge or shorten a work
18To remove a portion of a recording during editing.
19To reduce, especially intentionally.
20To absent oneself from (a class, an appointment, etc.).
21To leave abruptly.
22To ignore as a social rebuff or snub.
23To make an abrupt transition from one scene or image to another.
24To edit a film by selecting takes from original footage.
25To remove (text, a picture, etc.) and place in memory in order to paste at a later time.
26To enter a queue in the wrong place.
27To intersect or cross in such a way as to divide in half or nearly so.
28To make the ball spin sideways by running one's fingers down the side of the ball while bowling it.
29To deflect (a bowled ball) to the off, with a chopping movement of the bat.
30To change direction suddenly.
31To divide a pack of playing cards into two parts, often followed by placing the two parts back together in the opposite order.
32To make, negotiate
33To finalise, conclude
34To issue.
35To dilute or adulterate something, especially a recreational drug.
36To exhibit (a figure having some trait).
37To stop, disengage, or cease.
38To renounce or give up.
39To drive (a ball) to one side, as by (in billiards or croquet) hitting it fine with another ball, or (in tennis) striking it with the racket inclined.
40To lose body mass, aiming to keep muscle but lose body fat.
41To perform (an elaborate dancing movement etc.).
42To run or hurry.
43Having been cut.
44Reduced.
45Carved into a shape
46Ot raw.
47Played with a horizontal bat to hit the ball backward of point.
48Having muscular definition in which individual groups of muscle fibers stand out among larger muscles.
49Circumcised or having been the subject of female genital mutilation.
50Upset, angry
51Emotionally hurt.
52Intoxicated as a result of drugs or alcohol.
53The act of cutting.
54An attack made with a chopping motion of the blade, landing with its edge or point.
55A time period when one attempts to lose fat while retaining muscle mass.
56The result of cutting.
57An opening of a living body resulting from cutting
58An incision or wound.
59Such a wound through human skin.
60A notch, passage, or channel made by cutting or digging
61A furrow
62A groove.
63Such a passage dug for a roadway for a paved road or railroad, a canal, a runway, etc.
64An artificial channel for marine navigation, as distinguished from a navigable river.
65A share or portion of profits.
66A decrease or deletion.
67The manner or style in which a garment, other article of clothing, or sail is fashioned.
68A slab or slice, especially of meat.
69A batsman's shot played with a swinging motion of the bat, to hit the ball backward of point.
70Sideways movement of the ball through the air caused by a fast bowler imparting spin to the ball.
71In lawn tennis, etc., a slanting stroke causing the ball to spin and bound irregularly
72Also, the spin thus given to the ball.
73In a stroke play competition, the early elimination of those players who have not then attained a preannounced score, so that the rest of the competition is less pressed for time and more entertaining for spectators.
74A passage omitted or to be omitted from a play, movie script, speech, etc.
75A particular version or edit of a film.
76The act or right of dividing a deck of playing cards.
77The card obtained by dividing the pack.
78A deliberate snub, typically a refusal to return a bow or other acknowledgement of acquaintance.
79An unkind act
80A cruelty.
81An insult.
82A definable part, such as an individual song, of a recording, particularly of commercial records, audio tapes, CDs, etc.
83A truncation, a context that represents a moment in time when other archaeological deposits were removed for the creation of some feature such as a ditch or pit.
84A haircut.
85The partition of a graph’s vertices into two subgroups.
86A dividing line in a Tumblr post, the content below which is hidden until the reader reveals it.
87A string of railway cars coupled together, shorter than a train.
88An engraved block or plate
89The impression from such an engraving.
90The failure of a college officer or student to be present at any appointed exercise.
91A skein of yarn.
92That which is used to dilute or adulterate a recreational drug.
93A notch shaved into an eyebrow.
94A hidden, secluded, or secure place.
95The range of temperatures used to distill a particular mixture of hydrocarbons from crude oil.
96A sleeveless vest worn by members of a motorcycle club.
97A common workhorse
98A gelding.
About synonyms for cut
Finding the right synonym for cut helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "To incise, to cut into the surface of something.", cut has 17 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.
Each synonym carries a slightly different shade of meaning. Shortened is the most direct replacement in most situations. Cutting works well in formal or professional contexts. Undercut is often preferred when the context calls for a more specific or nuanced expression.
When choosing a synonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal synonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual synonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all synonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best alternative. The list above provides the most common and useful replacements for cut, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.