"Tear" is a verb in the present tense meaning to rip or separate something, while "torn" is the past participle of the verb "tear," often used as an adjective to describe something that has been ripped.
Here's a breakdown:
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Tear (pronounced "teer"):
- Part of Speech: Verb (present tense)
- Meaning: To rip, pull apart, or separate by force. Also, to move rapidly.
- Example: I tear the paper.
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Tore:
- Part of Speech: Verb (past tense)
- Meaning: Past tense of "tear."
- Example: I tore the paper yesterday.
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Torn:
- Part of Speech: Verb (past participle) / Adjective
- Meaning: Ripped, having been separated by force. Used with auxiliary verbs (has/have/had) or as an adjective.
- Examples:
- I have torn the paper. (verb - past participle)
- The paper is torn. (adjective)
In short, "tear" is the action of ripping in the present, and "torn" describes the state of something that has already been ripped. "Tore" is the past tense of "tear."
