# rips

Pronunciation: say "RIPS" /ɹɪps/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of rip. — third-person singular simple present indicative of rip
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of rip. Use this form with he, she, or it.
   - _The dog rips through the cardboard box to reach the toy inside._
   - _A careless tug rips the seam along the shoulder of the jacket._

## Noun

2. Plural of rip. — plural of rip
   - Simple: Plural of rip. Use this when talking about more than one rip.
   - _The tailor patched the rips before returning the coat to its owner._
   - _Lifeguards warned beachgoers about the strong rips off the point._

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