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Cut

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Sharpening Required

The tool for cutting must be sharp, implying effort or preparation before the action.

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Sharpen the knife before you cut the tomatoes.
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Precision Matters

Cutting often requires accuracy, used when exact shapes or sizes are important.

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He cut the wood precisely to fit the frame.
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Action Direction

When cutting, the direction of the action differs, like 'cut across' or 'cut along'.

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She cut along the dotted line.
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