Past tense of sever
regular verb
The past tense of sever is severed. The past participle is also severed.
Forms of sever
| Base form (V1) | sever /ˈsɛv.ɚ/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | severed |
| Past participle (V3) | severed |
| Present participle | severing /ˈsɛvəɹɪŋ/ |
| Third person singular | severs |
Severed in a sentence
- After he graduated, he severed all links to his family.
- That I just severed the main vein with a chainsaw and I'm in pain?1999, Eminem, Role Model
- After his toe was severed in an accident, he had to buy orthopedic innersoles for his shoes.From the entry innersole
- Reattaching his severed finger required microsurgery to suture together the tiny blood vessels.From the entry microsurgery
- Albania immediately severed diplomatic relations with Zimbabwe.From the entry diplomatic
Meaning of sever
- verb To cut free.
- verb To suffer disjunction; to be parted or separated.
- verb To make a separation or distinction; to distinguish.
Questions about the past tense of sever
- What is the past tense of sever?
- The past tense of sever is severed.
- What is the past participle of sever?
- The past participle of sever is severed.
- Is sever a regular or irregular verb?
- Sever is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
Source and license
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