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ripped

/ɹɪpt/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To tear or rip something apart with force.

    - "He ripped the paper into small pieces."
    - "The storm ripped the roof off the house."
  • Adjective/Verb (transitive)

    To be torn or ripped apart, often in a violent or forceful way.

    - "The fabric was ripped."
    - "The argument between them was getting ripped."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɹɪpt/



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Synonyms

tear , chiseled , cut , shredded , torn
Rhymes
Words rhyming with ripped
dipped , slipped , tripped , hipped
Variants
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ripped , rip , rip into , ripped into , ripping , ripping into , rips , rips into , rip off , ripped off , ripping off , rips off , rip apart , ripped apart , ripping apart , rips apart , rip up , ripped up , ripping up , rips up
Forms
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rip (past tense and past participle: ripped), ripping (present participle), rippable (adjective)

Etymology
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The Old English word 'ripian' means 'to tear'. The past tense and past participle of the verb 'rip' is derived from this root.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'ripped' was first used in print in the early 20th century.

  2. The world record for the fastest time to rip a phone book in half is held by Tim 'The Ripper' Watson, who did it in just 1.4 seconds.

Related Concepts
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  1. Tear: A rip is a type of tear, but a rip is typically larger and more forceful than a tear.

  2. Shred: Shredding is a related concept to ripping, as it also involves tearing something apart, but it typically refers to a more uniform and consistent tearing action.

Culture
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In popular culture, the term 'ripped' is often used to describe someone who has an extremely muscular and defined body, particularly in bodybuilding and fitness communities.

How to Memorize "ripped"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine ripping a piece of paper or fabric with your hands. Visualize the sound, the sensation, and the result of the action.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ripped' with the image of a muscle-bound body or a torn piece of fabric.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'Rips' to remember the definition: 'R' for 'Rip', 'I' for 'In Pieces', 'P' for 'Pulled Apart'.

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