clip vs cut back

cut back vs clip

clip is a noun but cut back is not a noun.

clip and cut back both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
clip	Yes	No	Yes	No
cut back	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, clip and cut back are synonyms defined as:

clip and cut back: cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of

Other synonyms of clip include crop, dress, lop, prune, snip, trim.

clip (noun)	cut back (noun)
the act of clipping or snipping
a sharp slanting blow
a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together
an article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress
an instance or single occasion for some event

clip (verb)	cut back (verb)
terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent	place restrictions on
attach with a clip	cut down on; make a reduction in
sever or remove by pinching or snipping	cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of	return in time
run at a moderately swift pace

Difference between clip and cut back

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