Meaning & Definition of word "Tearing"

Tearing

/ˈtɪrɪŋ/

1. The act of tearing something.
- Example: There was a tearing sound as the fabric ripped.
2. A physical split or break in something.
- Example: The document had a tearing at the edge where it had been mishandled.

1. Present participle of tear; to pull apart or separate into pieces by force.
- Example: She was tearing the paper into small pieces to recycle it.
2. To cause to come apart or detach as a result of stress.
- Example: The heavy wind was tearing the branches off the trees.
3. To move quickly and with force, often in a reckless manner.
- Example: He came tearing down the street on his bicycle.

Derived from the Old English 'teran', meaning 'to tear apart or rend'.

tear it up:

To perform with great energy or enthusiasm.

tearing down the house:

To create a lively or exciting atmosphere.

to be torn between:

To be in a state of indecision or conflict.

tear:

To rip or pull apart.

ripping:

The action of ripping.

shred:

To tear or cut into thin strips.

Meaning: To engage in wild or reckless activity.

Example Sentence: We were tearing through the city last night.

Meaning: To hustle or move quickly.

Example Sentence: He was tearing through his homework.