rip
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /rɪp/
Forms: rips, ripping, ripped
rip means: To pull something apart or make a hole in it by tearing.
verb
TEAR SOMETHINGB1
To pull something apart or make a hole in it by tearing.
- Don't rip the paper.
- I ripped my jeans on a nail.
- She ripped the letter into small pieces.
BECOME TORNB1
To tear suddenly, making a hole or separating into pieces.
- My shirt ripped.
- The paper bag ripped open on the way home.
- This thin fabric rips easily.
noun
DIGITAL COPYC1
A digital copy of music, video, or other data taken from a disc or online source.
- This rip sounds clear.
- I saved a rip of the CD on my laptop.
- Some old DVD rips have poor picture quality.
Questions about rip
What does rip mean?
To pull something apart or make a hole in it by tearing.
What is rip in other languages?
Türkçe: yırtmak · Español: rasgar · Français: déchirer · Deutsch: zerreißen · Italiano: strappare · 日本語: 破る
How do you pronounce rip?
It is pronounced /rɪp/.
How do you use rip in a sentence?
Don't rip the paper. I ripped my jeans on a nail.
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