Pronunciation: /ʃrɛd/

Definitions of shred

noun a small, narrow piece torn or cut off

Example Sentences

A1 I accidentally ripped a shred in my shirt.

A2 The cat left a shred of paper on the floor.

B1 She found a shred of evidence that proved his innocence.

B2 The detective carefully analyzed every shred of information.

C1 The artist used shreds of fabric to create a unique sculpture.

C2 The scientist discovered a shred of truth in the ancient manuscript.

verb to tear or cut into small pieces

Example Sentences

A1 I shred paper to make confetti for the party.

A2 She shredded the old documents to protect sensitive information.

B1 The chef shredded the lettuce for the salad.

B2 He shredded the evidence before the police could find it.

C1 The guitarist shredded a mind-blowing solo during the concert.

C2 The spy shredded important documents to maintain secrecy.

Examples of shred in a Sentence

formal The document was shredded into tiny pieces to protect sensitive information.

informal I accidentally shredded my homework assignment, now I have to start over.

slang I totally shredded that skate park yesterday, it was epic!

figurative His guitar solo was so intense, he absolutely shredded it on stage.

Grammatical Forms of shred

past tense

shredded

plural

shreds

comparative

more shredded

superlative

most shredded

present tense

shreds

future tense

will shred

perfect tense

have shredded

continuous tense

is shredding

singular

shred

positive degree

shred

infinitive

shred

gerund

shredding

participle

shredding

Origin and Evolution of shred

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'shred' originated from the Old English word 'screade' which meant a piece cut off.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'shred' has evolved to not only mean a piece cut off but also to refer to a small amount or fragment of something, especially paper or fabric.