Past tense of tear
The past simple of tear is tore and the past participle is torn: tear – tore – torn.
- Base form V1
- tear
- Past simple V2
- tore
- Past participle V3
- torn
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Meaning of tear
To separate by pulling, be separated in this manner, or remove pieces by pulling
- ExampleBe careful not to tear the paper.
Tear, tore, torn in sentences
- Past simpleHe tore the letter in two.
- Past participleThe page has been torn out.
Common mistakes
tearedtore. Tear is irregular, so it does not take -ed.The page has been tore out.The page has been torn out. After be in the passive, use the past participle, torn.
Similar verbs
All three forms different, like tear: be, do, go, know, see, take, give, write.
Common questions
What is the past tense of tear?
Tore. For example: He tore the letter in two.
What is the past participle of tear?
Torn. It follows be in the passive, as in The page has been torn out.
Is tear a regular verb?
No. Tear is irregular: its past forms do not end in -ed.
