Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
torn
adjective
/tɔrn/
Definition
pulled apart or damaged by force
Examples
- The letter was torn in half before it could be read.
- She wore a torn dress to the party.
- His heart was torn between two choices.
Meaning
The word ‘torn’ refers to something that has been ripped or broken, typically resulting in jagged edges. It implies a state of being physically damaged due to force or pressure.
Synonyms
- ripped
- shredded
- damaged
- split
- broken
