sever

Everyday

1. To cut right through something, separating it. tree →
2. To end a relationship or connection completely: «sever ties». tree →

In the lessons

In stories and news: a rope severed, a severed cable, a country severing links with another. Safety: a severed wire is dangerous. Phrases: «sever ties», «sever links», «severed finger».

Examples

• The rope was severed by a sharp rock. tree →
• The storm severed the power line. tree →
• The two countries severed ties. tree →
• Don't touch a severed cable. tree →
• He severed his friendship with the bully. tree →
• The axe severed the branch. tree →
• The Childe raised his shining sword, and severed the head of his faithful hound. tree →

Note

Regular verb. Pronounced SEV-er. Do not confuse with «severe» (very bad, harsh), though «severance» (payment when your job ends) comes from «sever».

In Jewish tradition

Here it means that Heber had separated himself from the Kenite clan and moved his tent away from them. In the primary lessons: In stories and news: a rope severed, a severed cable, a country severing links with another. Safety: a severed wire is dangerous. Phrases: «sever ties», «sever links», «severed finger».

Examples

• Now Heber the Kenite had severed himself from the Kenites, even from the children of Hobab the father-in-law of Moses, and had pitched his tent as far as Elon-bezaanannim, which is by Kedesh. (Prophets JDG.4.11, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Regular verb. Pronounced SEV-er. Do not confuse with «severe» (very bad, harsh), though «severance» (payment when your job ends) comes from «sever».