rip

//rɪp//
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Verb

ripInfinitive
ripPresent tense
rippedPast tense
rippedPast participle
rippingPresent participle
ripsThird-person singular
1

To tear or pull something apart or away quickly and forcefully.

She ripped the letter in half.

2

To move or travel very quickly.

The motorcycle ripped down the highway.

3

To copy digital content from a CD, DVD, or other media to a computer.

I ripped all my CDs to my computer so I can listen to them anywhere.

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Noun

1

A tear or split in something, especially fabric.

There's a rip in my jacket sleeve.

2

A strong current of water flowing outward from a shore.

Swimmers should be careful of the rip near the beach.

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