torn

[ tawrn, tohrn ]
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verb
  1. past participle of tear2.

Other words from torn

  • un·torn, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for torn

torn

/ (tɔːn) /


verb
  1. the past participle of tear 1 (def. 2)

  2. that's torn it British slang an unexpected event or circumstance has upset one's plans

adjective
  1. split or cut

  2. divided or undecided, as in preference: he was torn between staying and leaving

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