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shred
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- pronunciation:
- shred
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a long strip that is torn or cut off, or almost torn off.
I can use a shred of cloth to tie up the curtain.The dress was in shreds.- synonyms:
- ribbon, tatter
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| definition 2: |
a very tiny amount; scrap.
There was not a shred of truth in that story.- synonyms:
- scrap, trace
- similar words:
- lick, particle
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| related words: |
bit, crumb, fragment, morsel |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
shreds, shredding, shred, shredded |
| definition: |
to cut or tear to shreds.
Please shred some lettuce for the salad.- synonyms:
- tear
- similar words:
- fray, grate
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| related words: |
fray, mangle, mince, rip, tear, wear |
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