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I ripped vs I tore

Both 'I ripped' and 'I tore' are correct phrases in English. They can be used interchangeably to describe the action of tearing something. The choice between them depends on personal preference or the specific context in which they are used.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 727 views

I ripped

The phrase 'I ripped' is correct and commonly used in English to describe the action of tearing something.

This phrase is used when referring to the act of tearing something forcefully or quickly. It is a simple and direct way to convey the action.

Examples:

I ripped the paper in half.
She ripped the fabric to make a new design.
The dog ripped the toy apart.
He ripped the poster off the wall.
They ripped the old carpet out of the room.

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I ripped this exact photo in half, the only copy.
I ripped the sleeve on the suit.
I ripped my groin, Andre.
And I ripped my pants off, trying to lay it down.
I ripped off a toenail once.
I mean, I ripped this jacket right off Kevin's cold...
That was one of the shower curtains I ripped down.
I ripped my heart out and threw it at her feet.
I ripped out your sister's fingernail; she still didn't give us her name.
Once, I ripped the antenna off a car and swallowed that.
I ripped my shirt so I took it off because it's torn
I ripped the crotch in this thing.
I ripped this off him as he jumped down.
I'm sorry I ripped your blouse.
I ripped it off Maricruz before she ran.
I ripped that man to pieces for her.
I'm sorry that I ripped your skirt off.
That's from an Andrew marvel poem, I ripped it off.
Bo thinks I ripped him off.
I ripped it when I was on board.

Alternatives:

I tore
I shredded
I split
I damaged
I destroyed

I tore

The phrase 'I tore' is correct and commonly used in English to describe the action of tearing something.

This phrase is used when referring to the act of tearing something, usually in a more controlled or deliberate manner. It is a simple and direct way to convey the action.

Examples:

I tore the paper along the dotted line.
She tore the page out of the notebook.
He tore the wrapping paper to reveal the gift.
They tore the fabric to create a new pattern.
The wind tore the flag from its pole.

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I won't get any supper because I tore my shirt.
I tore into him like he was a present.
I tore my jacket on a nail.
Till I tore my rotator cuff.
I think I tore my meniscus by climbing out of the back of his Karmann Ghia.
I was at school late because of, you know, swing choir, and I tore my sweater - you know, the striped ones we wear.
Not your poor screaming boy whose insides I tore out.
I tore my quadriceps and they completely detached.
I tore up the school transfer notice.
I tore up 2 of his tables in a week, he used to pay me not to play.
I tore up all the phone numbers as soon as I got home.
I tore off a corner of the box. It's now on wall next to picture of the pope.
I tore your director's head off with my teeth.
I tore my dress on the limo, and I spilled wine all down the front.
But I tore your music textbook.
I tore into him about this lamp.
And I tore apart my house.
So I tore up some rags to try to...
I tore those metal fibers like paper.
I tore our family apart and destroyed our good name.

Alternatives:

I ripped
I shredded
I split
I damaged
I destroyed

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