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shred

The correct spelling is shred.

How to pronounce shred

/ʃɹɛd/
noun

IPA: /ʃɹɛd/

Say it like: Shr-ed

The correct spelling is shred. A long, narrow piece cut or torn off; a strip. For example: "There isn't a shred of evidence to support his claims."

Usage Examples

There isn't a shred of evidence to support his claims.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A long, narrow piece cut or torn off; a strip.
  2. 2.In general, a fragment; a piece; a particle; a very small amount.

verb

  1. 1.To cut or tear into narrow and long pieces or strips.
  2. 2.To reduce by a large percentage.
  3. 3.To lop; to prune; to trim.
  4. 4.To ride aggressively.
  5. 5.To drop fat and water weight before a competition.

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