cutback

cut·back

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuht-bak]
- /ˈkʌtˌbæk/
- /ˈkʌt.bæk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuht-bak]
- /ˈkʌtˌbæk/

Definitions of cutback word

countable noun cutback A cutback is a reduction that is made in something. 3
noun cutback a decrease or reduction 3
verb cutback to shorten by cutting off the end; prune 3
verb cutback to reduce or make a reduction (in) 3
verb cutback (in films) to show an event that took place earlier in the narrative; flash back 3
noun cutback the act or result of cutting back 3

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Origin of cutback

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900; noun use of verb phrase cut back

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Parts of speech for Cutback

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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cutback popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for cutback

noun cutback

decline — If something declines, it becomes less in quantity, importance, or strength.
reduction — the act of reducing or the state of being reduced.
reversal — an act or instance of reversing.
lowering — comparative of low1 .
lessening — to become less.

All 16 Synonyms of cutback

Antonyms for cutback

noun cutback

increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
raise — to move to a higher position; lift up; elevate: to raise one's hand; sleepy birds raising their heads and looking about.

All 2 Antonyms of cutback

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noun cutback

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