tore

[tɔː(r)]

tore Definition

• 1. past tense of tear
• 2. to pull or rip something apart or into pieces with force

Using tore: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tore" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She tore the paper in half.

• Example

  He tore his shirt on a nail.

• Example

  The dog tore the toy to pieces.

tore Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tore

• ripped
• shredded
• separated

Phrases with tore

• tear something up

  to destroy something completely by ripping it into small pieces

  Example

  He tore up the letter and threw it away.

• tear someone apart

  to criticize or attack someone severely

  Example

  The critics tore the movie apart.

• tear along

  to move quickly and noisily

  Example

  The motorcycle tore along the road.

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Summary: tore in Brief

The term 'tore' [tɔː(r)] is the past tense of 'tear,' meaning to pull or rip something apart or into pieces with force. It is often used to describe physical actions, such as 'She tore the paper in half,' or 'The dog tore the toy to pieces.' 'Tear something up' means to destroy something completely by ripping it into small pieces, while 'tear someone apart' means to criticize or attack someone severely.