English Explanatory Dictionary

tear off

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To rip away from; to pull a piece from forcibly.
  2. To become detached by tearing or ripping.
  3. To leave or depart rapidly.
noun
  1. Alternative form of tear-off.

Pronunciation

/tɛəɹ ɒf/ /teɹ ɑf/

Word forms

tear off tears off tearing off tore off torn off tear offs

Synonyms

detach remove rip off flee
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