A1 verb Neutro #164 mais comum

cut

/kʌt/

To use a sharp tool like a knife, scissors, or a blade to divide something into pieces or to remove a part. It can also mean to reduce the amount, size, or duration of something.

Exemplos

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1

I cut the bread into slices for breakfast.

I divided the bread into pieces for the morning meal.

2

The surgeon will cut the tissue carefully during the procedure.

The doctor will divide the body tissue with care during the operation.

3

Hey, cut it out! I am trying to study.

Stop doing that! I am attempting to focus on my books.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
cut
Verb
cut
Advérbio
cuttingly
Adjetivo
cutting
Relacionado
cutter
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Dica de memorização

Think of the letter 'C' as the shape of an open pair of scissors ready to 'Cut'.

Quiz rápido

Please use these scissors to ___ the paper for your project.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: cut

Exemplos

1

I cut the bread into slices for breakfast.

everyday

I divided the bread into pieces for the morning meal.

2

The surgeon will cut the tissue carefully during the procedure.

formal

The doctor will divide the body tissue with care during the operation.

3

Hey, cut it out! I am trying to study.

informal

Stop doing that! I am attempting to focus on my books.

4

The researchers decided to cut the observation period to three days.

academic

The scientists chose to reduce the time spent watching the subjects to three days.

5

The management plans to cut costs by ten percent this year.

business

The leaders intend to reduce spending by ten percent this year.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
cut
Verb
cut
Advérbio
cuttingly
Adjetivo
cutting
Relacionado
cutter

Colocações comuns

cut hair to shorten or style hair using scissors
cut costs to reduce the amount of money spent
cut a cake to divide a cake into portions for eating
cut in half to divide something into two equal parts
cut ties to end a relationship or connection with someone

Frases Comuns

cut in line

to move in front of people waiting in a queue

cut a long story short

to skip the details and get to the main point

cut someone some slack

to be less strict or critical with someone

Frequentemente confundido com

cut vs chop

Chop usually means to cut something into many small pieces with several quick movements, while cut is a general term.

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Notas de uso

Cut is a very versatile verb used for physical actions involving blades as well as abstract reductions in numbers or prices.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes use 'cut' when they mean 'turn off' for electronic devices, though 'cut the power' is used for electricity supply.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the letter 'C' as the shape of an open pair of scissors ready to 'Cut'.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from Middle English 'cutten', possibly from North Germanic roots or an unrecorded Old English source.

Padrões gramaticais

Irregular verb: present (cut), past (cut), past participle (cut). Followed by a direct object (e.g., cut the paper). Can be used as a phrasal verb base (e.g., cut off, cut down).
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Contexto cultural

Cutting a red ribbon is a common symbolic ceremony used to mark the opening of a new building or event.

Quiz rápido

Please use these scissors to ___ the paper for your project.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: cut

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trader

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indoor

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threshold

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tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

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