cut back vs clip

clip vs cut back

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

cut back and clip both are verbs.

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

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

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

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

cut back (noun)	clip (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

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

Difference between cut back and clip

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