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interrupt vs cut short

cut short vs interrupt

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

interrupt and cut short both are verbs.

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