No. Here, the verb is "sever". To sever= to cut in half After John severed his finger (=cut it off), the surgeon at the hospital was able to sew it back on.

Got it! Thanks!

Sever or severed = accent on the first syllable. Severe = accent on the second syllable.

Thanks for your genial help!

You are confusing "Sever" with "Severe" Severe is definitely used as an adjective. It means: very great; intense. While, sever is a verb which means: divide by cutting or slicing, especially suddenly and forcibly. put an end to (a connection or relationship); break off. In your quote, the word "sever" is used in the Past Participle form, which is "sever+ed"