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Word: Rip
Speech Type: Verb
late Middle English (as a verb): of unknown origin; compare with the verb reap. The noun dates from the early 18th century
rɪp
tear or pull (something) quickly or forcibly away from something or someone
Short Definition:tear or pull something quickly or forcibly away from something or someone
Examples:- a fan tried to rip his trousers off during a show
- countries ripped apart by fighting
move forcefully and rapidly
Short Definition:move forcefully
Examples:- fire ripped through her bungalow
scold or criticize harshly
Short Definition:scold harshly
Examples:- she ripped him for not being more thorough
use a program to copy (material from a CD or DVD) on to a computer's hard drive.
Short Definition:use program to copy material from CD or DVD on to computer's hard drive
Word: Rip
Speech Type: Noun
rɪp
a long tear or cut
Short Definition:long tear or cut
Examples:- there was a rip in his sweatshirt
a fraud or swindle; a rip-off.
Short Definition:fraud or swindle
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