verbπShareTo divide or separate the parts of (especially something flimsy such as paper or fabric), by cutting or tearing; to tear off or out by violence."to rip a garment; to rip up a floor"materialactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tear apart; to rapidly become two parts."My shirt ripped when it was caught on a bramble."actionmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo get by, or as if by, cutting or tearing."He ripped his jeans climbing over the fence. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move quickly and destructively."The tornado ripped through the small town, destroying houses and cars. "actiondisasterenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cut wood along (parallel to) the grain."The carpenter ripped the oak board down the middle to make two narrower pieces for the table leg. "technicalworkmaterialindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo copy data from CD, DVD, Internet stream, etc. to a hard drive, portable device, etc."I ripped the music from my old CDs onto my computer so I could listen to them on my phone. "technologyelectronicscomputinginternetmediadevicemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(narcotics) To take a "hit" of marijuana."After work, he ripped a joint to unwind. "substanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fart."My little brother ripped one in the car, and now it smells terrible. "bodyactionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mock or criticize (someone or something). (often used with on)"The students ripped on the teacher's old-fashioned clothes. "communicationlanguageattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo steal; to rip off."The store clerk ripped me off by charging me double for the bread. "businesseconomyfinancelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move or act fast, to rush headlong."The kids ripped out of the classroom as soon as the bell rang. "actionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tear up for search or disclosure, or for alteration; to search to the bottom; to discover; to disclose; usually with up."The detective ripped up the suspect's apartment, searching for any clues connected to the crime. "actioncommunicationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo surf extremely well."The local surfers ripped at the beach competition, performing incredible turns and aerials. "sportsailingentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareTorn, either partly or into separate pieces."The child's favorite teddy bear had a ripped ear that needed to be sewn back on. "materialconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπSharePulled away from forcefully."The child's drawing was ripped from the refrigerator when the magnet fell off. "materialconditionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareIn data storage, transferred to a hard disk from another portable media form."The ripped MP3 files from my old CDs are now organized on my computer. "computingtechnologyelectronicsinternetmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareCopied or stolen usually from an identified source.""The song online was clearly ripped from the artist's new album before its official release." "mediainternettechnologycomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving extremely low bodyfat content so that the shape of the underlying muscles become pronounced. Said especially of well-defined abdominal muscles."After months of training, John was finally ripped, showing off his defined six-pack at the beach. "bodyappearancephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDrunk, inebriated."My brother came home last night absolutely ripped after the party. "drinkentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
