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tear

/teΙ™r/

rip apart

Verb forms

Base form

tear

Past Simple

tore

Past Participle

torn

Example sentences

Base form Β· tear

Be careful not to tear the wrapping paper.

Past Simple Β· tore

He tore the letter into small pieces.

Past Participle Β· torn

Her jeans were torn at the knee.

Conjugation pattern

All three forms are different β€” this group needs the most practice.

Verbs with the same pattern

tear β€” tore β€” torn | English Irregular Verb Β· English Road