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The page was torn at the corner.
What does Torn mean?
ripped or divided between choices.
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Torn means ripped, split, or divided, and it can also describe feeling unsure between choices.
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She felt torn between two good ideas for her project.
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The character was torn because each choice would help one friend but disappoint another.
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What does torn mean?
Torn can mean physically ripped or mentally divided between choices.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to torn?
Ripped is close when torn describes damaged paper or cloth.
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Whole contrasts with torn because it means not ripped or divided.
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MeaningTorn means ripped or divided between choices.
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Base word
torn
adjective
torn
Ripped or divided between choices.
verb
tear
To pull or rip apart.
verb
tore
Past tense of tear.
verb
tearing
Ripping apart now.
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