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Scratched vs Torn - What's the difference?

scratched | torn |

As verbs the difference between scratched and torn

is that scratched is past tense of scratch while torn is past participle of lang=en (rip, rend, speed).

As an adjective scratched

is produced by scratching.

scratched

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Produced by scratching.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (scratch)

    • torn

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (rip, rend, speed).

    • Usage notes

    * The past participle of the (tear), meaning "produce liquid from the eyes", is (teared). English irregular past participles ----