cut
- adjective
- /kʌt/
- Specialized
- The rare edition has cut pages, making it easier to read.
Examples
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Early printed books are sometimes found with uncut or cut pages.
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Collectors often prefer books with cut pages for practical use.
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The book was cut perfectly along the edges.
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This novel has a cut page that is not opened.
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Many bibliophiles treasure rare books with cut pages, as they are easier to read.
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This antique book features beautifully cut pages, revealing the delicate illustrations inside.
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For an enjoyable reading experience, most people prefer novels that have cut pages.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms
Deliberately do something that hurts you more than the person you want to punish
- Informal
To become independent from your parents and live on your own
- Informal
To become independent from parents and make your own decisions
- Australian
To criticize someone who stands out to make them seem less successful
- Informal
To check something carefully before you do it to avoid mistakes
Compounds
- Specialized
A sudden change between two film shots that makes action or time seem to skip
- Specialized
A short announcement that interrupts a program to give local news or alerts
An event when shops sell goods at much lower prices for a short time to clear old stock
- Specialized
A sudden cut between shots in a film that shows time passing or makes the action jump
How Processed
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cut pages in a book are trimmed or slit open, making them ready to read, which is why collectors note whether pages are 'cut' or 'uncut'.