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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.

Similar words: tear

Common phrases: rip something apart, rip a page, rip a shirt, rip something up

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.

Similar words: tear, split

Common phrases: rip apart, rip open, rip 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.

Similar words: digital copy

Common phrases: CD rip, DVD rip, audio rip, high-quality rip

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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