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ripping

|rip-ping|

/ˈrɪpɪŋ/

(rip)

tear or cut

Base Form	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Noun	Adjective
rip	rips	rips	ripped	ripped	ripping	ripper	rips	ripped

Etymology

Etymology Information

'rip' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'rippen', where 'rip' meant 'to tear or split'.

Historical Evolution

'rippen' transformed into the modern English word 'rip'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to tear or split', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'rip'.

She was ripping the paper into small pieces.

Synonyms

Adjective 1

excellent or impressive.

The concert was absolutely ripping!

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45