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- See:
- cut
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| definition 1: |
to cut and remove (something) with a sharp tool.
She cuts out coupons from the newspaper.I roll out the dough, and my granddaughter cuts the cookies out. |
| definition 2: |
to delete (something) from a piece of writing.
I think your essay would be better if you cut out this paragraph.This part is not necessary. I think you can cut this out.- similar words:
- delete
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| definition 3: |
to forgo; give up.
He decided to cut out meat from his diet.She had too many after-school activities, so she had to cut something out. |
| definition 4: |
(informal) discontinue.
I wish she would cut out that whistling. It's driving me crazy.You're still teasing the cat and I told you to cut that out.- similar words:
- forgo, knock off
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| related words: |
abolish, abridge, censor, discontinue, stall, trim |
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