Rip

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪp/

Rip (verb)

  1. to pull something apart quickly and with force.
  2. to copy music, video, or data from a CD or DVD to a computer.

Examples

  • She will rip the paper into small pieces.
  • They rip the old posters off the wall.

Common collocations: rip apart, rip open, rip off, rip a CD, rip files

Rip (noun)

  1. a long cut or hole in fabric or paper.
  2. a strong, fast-moving flow of water in a river or sea.

Examples

  • There is a rip in the sleeve of the shirt.
  • She noticed a rip in the curtain.

Synonyms of Rip

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Rip

  • repairing or fixing something torn
  • joining fabric together