third-person singular verb
Uses a sharp tool to divide something or remove part of it.
He cuts the vegetables with a sharp knife.
The barber cuts hair at the salon.
American English
How to pronounce cuts
verb · nounA1Very common word
KUHTS
/kʰəts/
One syllable.
Form of cut
The word cuts is used both as a third-person singular verb and as the plural of the noun cut.
Uses a sharp tool to divide something or remove part of it.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
third-person singular verb
Makes a wound in someone's skin with something sharp.
She cuts her finger on a piece of broken glass.
Tom cuts his hand while opening the box.
third-person singular verb
Makes an amount, price, or level lower.
The store cuts prices every January.
The new plan cuts our monthly costs.
third-person singular verb
Removes part of a film, video, speech, or piece of writing.
The editor cuts the scene from the final movie.
She cuts her speech down to five minutes.
Useful expressions
to reduce the amount of something, especially spending or use
We need to cut back on eating out.
to stop a supply, service, or connection, or leave a place without one
The storm cut off the town.
to go in front of people who are waiting
Please don't cut in line.
Related words & forms
The past and past participle are cut, not cutted. Before -ing, the final t doubles: cutting.