fell vs cut down

cut down vs fell

fell is a noun but cut down is not a noun.

fell is an adjective but cut down is not an adjective.

fell and cut down both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fell	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
cut down	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, fell and cut down are synonyms defined as:

fell and cut down: cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

Other synonyms of fell include drop, strike down.

fell (noun)	cut down (noun)
the act of felling something (as a tree)
seam made by turning under or folding together and stitching the seamed materials to avoid rough edges
the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)

fell (adjective)	cut down (adjective)
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

fell (verb)	cut down (verb)
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow	cut down on; make a reduction in
sew a seam by folding the edges	intercept (a player)
pass away rapidly	cause to come or go down
	cut with a blade or mower
	cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
	cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete

Difference between fell and cut down

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