shred

verb
UK: /ʃred/
US: /ʃred/

  1. To tear or cut something into small pieces.

    1. I shred paper for the hamster's cage.
    2. Please shred these confidential documents before you leave the office so no one will see them.

  2. To destroy or severely damage something.

    1. The company's reputation was shred after the scandal.
    2. The bad weather can shred coastal areas with strong winds and heavy rain.

  3. To play a musical instrument, especially a guitar, very fast and with great skill.

    1. He can shred on the guitar like a rock star.
    2. She learned to shred solos in various rock bands during her music career.

Synonyms

destroy rip ruin fragment tear
shred noun

  1. Small, thin pieces that have been torn or cut from something.

    1. I added a shred of cheese to my salad.
    2. There wasn't a shred of evidence to support his accusations against the company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shred" in English means: To tear or cut something into small pieces., To destroy or severely damage something., To play a musical instrument, especially a guitar, very fast and with great skill..

The phonetic transcription of "shred" is /ʃred/ in British English and /ʃred/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shred": destroy, rip, ruin, fragment, tear.

Example usage of "shred": "I shred paper for the hamster's cage.". More examples on the page.