severed meaning

Definition of severed

1. detached by cutting
   • cut flowers
   • a severed head
   • an old tale of Anne Bolyn walking the castle walls with her poor cut-off head under her arm

   Synonyms: cut off

   Similar: cut

severed in a sentence

• A foolish misunderstanding severed their long friendship.
• A strong wind severed the electric wires in several places.
• The two countries severed their diplomatic ties in 1979.
• She severed her ties with her family a long time ago.
• Alberto found a severed human finger on the ground.

How to pronounce severed

severed is pronounced /ˈsɛvɚd/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.