Phrase guide

tear out

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /tɛə aʊt/
  • General-American: /tɛɹ aʊt/

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verb

Meaning 1

To remove by tearing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • We tore out the old carpeting to reveal the wood floor underneath.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Akkadian: nasāḫum — to remove by tearing
  • Esperanto: elŝiri — to remove by tearing
  • Polish: wyrywać — to remove by tearing
  • Polish: wyrwać — to remove by tearing
  • Tocharian B: pāss- — to remove by tearing