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Be careful not to rip the paper.
What does Rip mean?
Rip means tear.
Dictionary definition
To tear something, or a tear made in material such as paper or cloth.
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A small rip appeared in the backpack pocket.
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The editor asked us to rip out the messy draft page and start cleanly.
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What does rip mean?
Rip means to tear.
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Choose the best word: Be careful not to ____ the paper.
Rip best completes the sentence.
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Which word is most opposite in meaning to rip?
Mend is the opposite because it means repair something torn.
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MeaningRip means tear.
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