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cut short vs interrupt

interrupt vs cut short

cut short is not a noun while interrupt is a noun.

cut short and interrupt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cut short No No Yes No
interrupt Yes No Yes No
As verbs, interrupt is a hypernym of cut short; that is, interrupt is a word with a broader meaning than cut short:
  • cut short: interrupt before its natural or planned end
  • interrupt: terminate or end
Other hypernyms of cut short include break.
As verbs, interrupt is a hypernym of cut short; that is, interrupt is a word with a broader meaning than cut short:
  • cut short: cause to end earlier than intended
  • interrupt: interfere in someone else's activity
Other hypernyms of cut short include disrupt.
cut short (noun) interrupt (noun)
a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
cut short (verb) interrupt (verb)
terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent terminate or end
interrupt before its natural or planned end destroy the peace or tranquility of
make shorter as if by cutting off interfere in someone else's activity
cause to end earlier than intended make a break in
Difference between cut short and interrupt

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