English · Common Verbs
cut
/kʌt/
[/kʌt/]
past tense and participle of cut
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'cut': to have divided or shaped something using a sharp tool.
Example
He cut the bread into thick slices and spread fresh butter on each warm, soft piece.
He cut the bread into thick slices and spread fresh butter on each warm, soft piece.
Etymology
From Middle English 'cutten', of uncertain origin; the form stays the same in all three principal parts.
How & Where It’s Used
Base, past, and participle are all identical, which often confuses learners.