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Meaning of word cut short from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

Example : We had to cut short our vacation.

Synonyms : break off, break short

Meaning : Cause to end earlier than intended.

Example : The spontaneous applause cut the singer short.

Meaning : Make shorter as if by cutting off.

Example : Truncate a word.
Erosion has truncated the ridges of the mountains.

Synonyms : truncate

Meaning : Terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent.

Example : My speech was cut short.
Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries.

Synonyms : clip, curtail