| V1 | V2 - Past Simple | V3 - Past Participle |
|---|---|---|
tear [tɛə] | tore [tɔ:] | torn [tɔ:n] |
to tear
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Example Sentences Using the Irregular Verb tear
- I tear the paper into small pieces.
- She tore her dress on a nail.
- They have torn down the old building.
The irregular verb “tear” is often used in phrasal verbs in English.
Popular Phrasal Verbs with the Verb tear
tear apart
to rip or pull something into pieces