# torn

Pronunciation: US say "TORN" /tɔɹn/; UK say "TAWN" /tɔːn/

## Verb

1. Past participle of tear. — past participle of tear
   - Simple: Past participle of tear. Use this form after a helping word like have, has, or was.
   - _The old flag had been torn by years of wind and rain._
   - _Several pages were torn from the ledger before it reached the archive._

## Adjective

2. Unable to decide between two or more competing options that pull in different directions.
   - Simple: Not able to choose between two or more things you want.
   - _Voters were torn between the two candidates right up to election day._
   - _She remained torn over whether to accept the offer abroad._
3. Having deep, irregular cuts along the margin, as seen on certain plant leaves.
   - Simple: Having deep, uneven cuts along the edges, like the leaves of some plants.
   - _The herb's leaves were distinctly torn along their margins._
   - _Each frond appeared torn, its edges cut deeply and unevenly._

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