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Ripped Moderate

Ripped has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Verb
1

simple past tense and past participle of rip

"The fabric ripped when he pulled his shirt over his head."

In plain English: To rip something means to tear it apart so that pieces separate from each other.

"He ripped the tag off his new shirt in excitement."

Adjective
1

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

"a noisy crowd of intoxicated sailors"

"helplessly inebriated"

2

Torn, either partly or into separate pieces.

"The old sweater was ripped at the sleeve after catching on a fence."

In plain English: Ripped means having tears, holes, or frayed edges in clothing that look intentionally worn and stylish.

"He was wearing ripped jeans that had holes in both knees."

Usage: Use "ripped" to describe clothing that has been intentionally torn as part of a fashion style rather than accidentally damaged. Avoid using this term for objects like paper or fabric unless the tearing is significant enough to compromise their structural integrity.

Example Sentences
"He was wearing ripped jeans that had holes in both knees." adj
"He ripped the tag off his new shirt in excitement." verb
"The cat ripped open the paper bag to get at the treats inside." verb
"He ripped his shirt on the sharp branch while climbing the tree." verb
"I need to rip this sticker off before it ruins the wall paint." verb
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Rhyming Words
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