shred — a small strip of something torn or cut off
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small strip of something torn or cut off
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃred/
Korean meaning: 찢어지거나 잘려진 작은 조각
Korean pronunciation: **슈**레드
Example Sentences
- The office worker nervously shredded his resignation letter after seeing the new salary offer.
- There isn't a shred of doubt that pizza with shredded cheese tastes better.
- The company uses a high-security shredder to destroy confidential files.
shred
NOUN//ʃred//
a small strip of something torn or cut off
A shred of colorful paper being torn apart by excited hands
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The shred of fabric splits, the thread still binds, on a bed of comfort where each piece finds its rest, like bread breaking into smaller truths.
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Origin
From Old English 'scréade' meaning a piece cut off or a fragment. Related to the verb 'shred' meaning to cut into strips, with roots in Proto-Germanic 'skrēdaną'.
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“The office worker nervously shredded his resignation letter after seeing the new salary offer.”
“There isn't a shred of doubt that pizza with shredded cheese tastes better.”
“The company uses a high-security shredder to destroy confidential files.”
“After the cat got to it, my homework was in shreds.”
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