Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tore
verb
/tɔr/
Definition
to pull or rip something apart or to damage it by force.
Examples
- He tore the paper into small pieces.
- She accidentally tore her dress while dancing.
- The child tore the page out of the book.
Meaning
The past tense of the verb “tear,” which means to separate something into pieces or to cause it to come apart.
Synonyms
- ripped
- shredded
- pulled apart
