Meaning of the word shred in English

What does shred mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shred

US /ʃred/

UK /ʃred/

a small piece or amount of something

Example:

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There's not a shred of evidence to support his claim.

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She tore the letter into tiny shreds.

Synonym:

scrap fragment bit piece sliver

tear or cut into shreds

Example:

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The machine can shred documents quickly.

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He shredded the old newspapers for recycling.

Synonym:

tear rip cut up slice grate