Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shred

verb
/ʃrɛd/
Definition
To cut or tear something into small pieces.
Examples
  • He decided to shred the documents before disposing of them.
  • She likes to shred carrots for the salad.
  • The paper was shredded into tiny bits for recycling.
Meaning
Shredding refers to the action of breaking down an object into thin strips or strips, often used for food or paper.
Synonyms
  • tear
  • rip
  • fragment
  • splinter
  • cut