torn

//tɔːrn//
B2Frequency Level 11Neutral
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Verb

tearInfinitive
tearPresent tense
torePast tense
tornPast participle
tearingPresent participle
tearsThird-person singular
1

Past participle of 'tear'; having been ripped or pulled apart forcefully.

The letter was torn into pieces.

Adjective

tearCanonical form
1

Ripped or damaged, having a hole or split caused by being pulled apart.

She threw away the torn envelope.

2

Emotionally conflicted or divided between two opposing choices, feelings, or loyalties.

She felt torn between her career and her family.

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