tore

verb
UK: /tɔːr/
US: /tɔːr/

  1. Past tense of 'tear'; to damage something by pulling it apart or into pieces.

    1. He tore the paper. [ ] [ ]
    2. The wind tore the flag from its pole during the intense storm. [ ] [ ]

  2. To move very quickly, especially in a reckless or excited way.

    1. She tore down the street. [ ] [ ]
    2. The children tore through the house, eager to begin their exciting game. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

ripped split dashed

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tore" in English means: Past tense of 'tear'; to damage something by pulling it apart or into pieces., To move very quickly, especially in a reckless or excited way..

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

Synonyms for "tore": ripped, split, dashed.

Example usage of "tore": "He tore the paper.". More examples on the page.