severed

• Describe algo que ha sido cortado o separado de la parte principal, usado a menudo en sentido literal o figurado.

Describes something that has been cut off or separated from the main body, often used in a literal or figurative sense.

1. B2formal

   Completely cut off or separated from the main part, often by force.

   cortado, separado por completo

   • The surgeon reattached the severed finger.
   • The severed cable caused a power outage.
   • They found a severed branch lying on the ground after the storm.

   Sinónimoscut offdetacheddisconnectedpartedrentseparatedsplittorn

   Antónimosattachedconnectedjoinedunited

2. Ended or broken offC1formal

   Used to describe a relationship or connection that has been completely ended.

   Cortado, roto (relación o conexión)

   • All ties between the two companies were severed after the scandal.
   • They severed their friendship over a disagreement.
   • Diplomatic relations were severed between the two countries.

   Sinónimosbrokencut offdiscontinueddissolvedpartedterminated

   Antónimosconnectedintactjoinedunited

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de cortar o separar algo, especialmente una parte del cuerpo o una conexión/relación.

A verb used to indicate the act of cutting off or separating something, especially a part of the body or a connection.

1. Separate or divideB2formal

   To set or keep apart; to break a connection or relationship.

   Separar o dividir

   • The company decided to sever ties with its business partner.
   • The two countries severed diplomatic relations after the conflict.
   • He severed his connection with the organization.

   Sinónimosbreakcut offdetachdisconnectdisjoindissociatedividepartseparatesplitsunder

   Antónimosattachbindcombineconnectjoinlinkunite

2. Cut off physicallyB2formal

   To cut something off from the main body or whole.

   Cortar físicamente

   • The surgeon had to sever the damaged nerve.
   • The accident severed the cable, causing a power outage.
   • He used a knife to sever the rope.

   Sinónimosamputatecleavecut offdetachdisconnectpartseparatesplitsunder

   Antónimosattachconnectfastenjoinunite