Tore

/tɔːr/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of tear; to have pulled apart or damaged something, often resulting in a split or rupture.

She accidentally tore the fabric while trying to reach for the top shelf.

To have moved with great speed or force.

He tore down the street on his motorcycle, eager to reach the concert.

To have produced a loud sound or disturbance by forcefully pulling something apart.

The thunder tore through the quiet night.

Old English 'teran', meaning 'to tear'.

tore up

To damage dramatically or destructively.

tore apart

To criticize harshly or to separate violently.

tore through

To move quickly or to complete something with great speed.

tear

To rip or damage something.

torn

Past participle of tear; to be in a state of having been ripped.

To be very tired or exhausted.

I'm totally tore after that workout.

To have a wild time or to party hard.

We really tore it up at the concert last night.