English

rip

rɪp, ɹɪp
Meaning: to tear quickly and with force
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ɹɪp

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base rip
3rd person singular present rips
Present participle ripping
Past ripped
Will future will rip
Going-to future going to rip
Imperative negative don't rip / do not rip

Example

He ripped the envelope open.
He ripped the envelope open.

Usage Notes

Used for pulling something apart violently or tearing it. Also used in computing for copying data from a CD/DVD.

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