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rip

Pronunciation: [rɪp]

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Learn how to use rip in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “physical action”

(verb) to tear something quickly or forcefully. When you rip a piece of paper, it means that you pull it apart without being careful.

Example

I accidentally ripped my favorite shirt while playing.

Example

I was really careful, so I didn’t rip the paper at all.

Example

Did you rip the page when you were trying to turn it?

Context: “damage”

(noun) a tear or a hole made in something, like fabric or paper. If you see a rip in your pants, it means there’s a hole or a tear there.

Example

There was a small rip in my backpack, but it was easy to fix.

Example

My new shoes don’t have any rips or tears on them.

Example

Is there a rip in your shirt after you played tag?

Context: “digital download”

(verb) to copy audio or video from a CD, DVD, or other source to a computer. It’s like taking songs from a CD and putting them on your phone so you can listen to them anytime.

Example

I ripped my favorite music album from the CD so I can play it on my computer.

Example

I didn’t rip any music because I forgot to bring my CD.

Example

Have you ever ripped a movie from a DVD to watch it on your tablet?

How to pronounce rip

Pronunciation: [rɪp]

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