C1verb 1K

Rip

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɪp/","/rɪps/","/rɪpt/","/ˈrɪpɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rɪp/","/rɪps/","/rɪpt/","/ˈrɪpɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Rip

to tear something or to become torn, often suddenly or violently

In simple words: To tear something apart or damage it.

Rip in a sentence

• I accidentally ripped my favorite shirt while climbing the fence.
• She ripped the envelope open as soon as she received it.
• The storm ripped trees out of the ground during the night.
• Please do not rip the pages from the book.
• He ripped the CD to his computer to create digital copies.
• The software allows you to rip audio tracks from DVDs quickly.
• Many fans say the movie ripped off the original novel's ideas.
• The waves ripped through the harbor, causing damage to several boats.

How to use Rip

Commonly used when talking about tearing paper, fabric, or similar materials. Avoid using in formal contexts where more precise language is expected.

Grammar pattern

rip + object

Memory hint

Imagine a sound 'rip' when you tear paper quickly.

Related words

Collocations with Rip

• rip apart
• rip off
• rip open

Synonyms for Rip

• tear
• slash
• cut

Opposites of Rip

• repair
• fix
• mend

Common mistakes with Rip

• Confusing 'rip' with 'tear', though they are similar, 'rip' often implies a more violent action.
• Using 'rip' incorrectly with inanimate objects that cannot be torn.
• Confusing the noun form with the verb form.

Frequently asked questions about Rip

What does Rip mean?

To tear something apart or damage it.

What is the definition of Rip?

to tear something or to become torn, often suddenly or violently

How do you use Rip in a sentence?

I accidentally ripped my favorite shirt while climbing the fence.

Can you give another example of Rip?

She ripped the envelope open as soon as she received it.

What are synonyms for Rip?

Common alternatives include tear, slash, cut.

What is the opposite of Rip?

Opposite meanings include repair, fix, mend.

What words go with Rip?

It commonly pairs with rip apart, rip off, rip open.

What are common mistakes when using Rip?

Confusing 'rip' with 'tear', though they are similar, 'rip' often implies a more violent action. Using 'rip' incorrectly with inanimate objects that cannot be torn. Confusing the noun form with the verb form.

How do you pronounce Rip?

US: /["/rɪp/","/rɪps/","/rɪpt/","/ˈrɪpɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/rɪp/","/rɪps/","/rɪpt/","/ˈrɪpɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Rip?

Commonly used when talking about tearing paper, fabric, or similar materials. Avoid using in formal contexts where more precise language is expected.

What CEFR level is Rip?

"Rip" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.