tore
Translation
to tear, to rip, to rush
Examples
She tore the letter into pieces.
She ripped the letter into pieces.
He tore down the street on his bike.
He sped down the street on his bike.
Grammar Patterns
to tear ((sth.)) 〈up/into pieces〉 to rip (sth.) She tore the photo up.
to tear ((adverb/preposition)) to move very quickly A car tore past us.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rip, shred; Antonyms: mend, repair
Etymology
From Old English 'teran'. 'Tore' is the simple past tense.
Memory Tips
Note the different pronunciation from the noun 'tear' (for crying). The verb rhymes with 'wear'. The past tense follows the pattern of 'wear' -> 'wore'.