Visual meaning of 'shreds'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of shreds: A long, narrow piece cut or torn off; a strip. - Image 1

shreds: A long, narrow piece cut or torn off; a strip. - Thumbnail 1

shreds: A long, narrow piece cut or torn off; a strip. - Thumbnail 2

noun

A long, narrow piece cut or torn off; a strip.

"The old book had many shreds of paper, torn from its pages. "

Visual illustration of shreds: In general, a fragment; a piece; a particle; a very small amount. - Image 1

shreds: In general, a fragment; a piece; a particle; a very small amount. - Thumbnail 1

shreds: In general, a fragment; a piece; a particle; a very small amount. - Thumbnail 2

noun

In general, a fragment; a piece; a particle; a very small amount.

"After the dog ate my homework, there were only shreds of paper left on the floor. "

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