/rɪp/

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Meaning

To pull paper or cloth apart quickly so that it tears.

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Word origin

First seen in late Middle English, from a Germanic word meaning to tear or strip off.

Origin
Germanic
Root
rippen

Grammar

Verb typeregular (rip, rips, ripped)

Examples

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"Rip" means pull it apart so that it breaks.

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"Ripped" is the past form.

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A thing can also rip by accident.

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This word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 7: rip, bike, mayor and 7 more words.