Pronunciation: [sˈɛvəd] (IPA) 
The word "severed" is spelled with the consonant cluster "v-r-d" at the end of the word. In IPA phonetic transcription, this cluster is represented as /vərd/. The "e" in "severed" is pronounced with a schwa sound, represented in IPA as /ə/. The "s" is pronounced as a voiceless alveolar fricative, written as /s/. Altogether, the word is pronounced as /ˈsɛvərd/, with the primary stress on the first syllable.
Severed is a transitive verb that refers to the act of cutting or breaking something apart, typically by applying force or through a violent action. This term often implies a clean and complete separation, resulting in two distinct or separated parts. When an object is severed, it is no longer connected, and the two parts are physically or figuratively removed from each other.
In a literal sense, the word severed commonly describes the act of cutting or separating body parts, such as limbs, fingers, or even the head, from a living organism. However, it can also be used to describe cutting or dividing inanimate objects, such as ropes, cables, or wires. Examples include severing a rope to make two separate pieces, severing a wire to interrupt its electrical flow, or severing a connection between two pieces of machinery.
Beyond its physical applications, severed can also be used metaphorically to describe the breaking or disconnection of a relationship, alliance, or bond between individuals, groups, or organizations. For instance, severed might be used to describe the dissolution of a partnership, the termination of a friendship, or the end of a contract.
Overall, severed signifies the act of forcefully cutting or breaking apart something, resulting in a clean separation and a distinct division between the severed parts.
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The word severed can be traced back to the Old French verb sevrer, which meant to separate, set apart. This Old French verb has its roots in the Latin word separare, which also meant to separate. Over time, sevrer evolved into Middle English as severen, which eventually led to the modern English term severed.
