Tore: meaning, definitions and examples

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tore

 

[ tษ”หr ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

To tore is the past tense of 'tear', which means to rip or damage something by pulling it apart or to cause it to come apart. This action can refer to both physical materials and emotional states, such as tearing feelings.

Synonyms

rip, shred, snatch, split

Examples of usage

  • He tore the paper in half.
  • She tore her dress while climbing.
  • The dog tore the toy apart.
  • The news tore him apart emotionally.
Context #2 | Verb

emotional state

Tore, in a more figurative sense, can express deep emotional distress or conflict. It signifies the feeling of being pulled in different directions emotionally.

Synonyms

conflict, distress, divided, troubled

Examples of usage

  • She felt torn between two choices.
  • His heart was torn by the news.
  • The decision left her feeling torn and uncertain.

Translations

Translations of the word "tore" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rasgar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคพเคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช reiรŸen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sobek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozrywaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผ•ใ่ฃ‚ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉchirer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rasgar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yฤฑrtmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐข๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู…ุฒู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trhat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trhaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ’•่ฃ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trgati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรญfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒฎแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rasgar

Word origin

The word 'tore' originates from the Old English word 'teran', which means to tear or pull apart. The term has Germanic roots, drawing from similar words in Old High German ('zieran') and Old Norse ('tira'). Its evolution reflects both physical and emotional tearing. The verb form has been used since early Middle English, initially describing the action of ripping physical items like fabric or paper. Over time, it began to capture more abstract meanings, such as emotional suffering or conflict. Throughout ages, the usage of 'tore' has expanded into various literary contexts, often used by authors to symbolize deep emotional states, making it a versatile term both in everyday language and in literature.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,118 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.