rip
Translation
to rip, to tear
Examples
He ripped the letter into pieces.
He ripped the letter into pieces.
I ripped my jeans on the fence.
I ripped my jeans on the fence.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to tear (sth.) suddenly or forcefully He ripped the letter into pieces.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tear, shred, split
Etymology
Of uncertain origin, possibly imitative of the sound of tearing.
Memory Tips
The sound 'rip' mimics the sound of fabric tearing. Note the spelling: ripped, ripping (double 'p').