rip

[rɪp]

rip Definition

• 1. tear or pull (something) quickly or forcibly away from something or someone
• 2. move quickly and forcefully
• 3. a long narrow cut or opening

Using rip: Examples

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

• Example

  She ripped the paper in half.

• Example

  The wind ripped the roof off the house.

• Example

  He ripped through the finish line.

• Example

  There was a rip in his pants.

• Example

  The book is missing a page because someone ripped it out.

rip Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rip

• tear
• rend
• separate
• split
• cut

Antonyms for rip

• mend
• repair

Phrases with rip

• rip off

  cheat someone by charging too much for something

  Example

  I feel like I got ripped off when I paid $20 for this sandwich.

• let rip

  to do or say something with great energy or enthusiasm

  Example

  He let rip with a string of expletives when he saw the damage to his car.

• rip into

  criticize someone or something severely

  Example

  The boss ripped into him for being late again.

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Summary: rip in Brief

The verb 'rip' [rɪp] means to tear or pull something quickly or forcefully, or to move quickly and forcefully. It can also refer to a long narrow cut or opening. Examples include 'She ripped the paper in half,' and 'The wind ripped the roof off the house.' Phrases include 'rip off,' meaning to cheat someone, 'let rip,' meaning to do or say something with great energy, and 'rip into,' meaning to criticize severely.