shredding
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈʃrɛdɪŋ/
KK: /ʃrɛdɪŋ/
noun
Definition
A style of playing the guitar that is very fast and involves complex techniques.
Example
The guitarist impressed everyone with his shredding skills during the concert.
Conversation
Did you hear that guitarist shredding at the concert last night?
Yes! It was incredible how fast he played.
I know, right? His shredding skills were out of this world!
Totally! I wish I could play like that.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
playing
performance
technique
Antonyms
silence
stillness
calm
verb
Definition
To cut or tear something into small pieces, often using a machine or tool designed for that purpose.
Example
She is shredding the documents to protect her privacy.
Tense Forms
Past: shredded
Past Participle: shredded
Conversation
I just started shredding old documents from my office.
That sounds like a good idea; it helps clear up space.
Yeah, I didn’t realize how much I had piled up until now.
Root Explanation
Shredding → It is formed from "shred" (from Old English *scræd*, meaning a piece or fragment) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "shredding" refers to the action of tearing something into pieces or fragments.
Memory Tip
Think of taking a 'piece' ('shred') and turning it into smaller 'fragments' through the action of 'shredding'.
Visually Confused Words
shedding
redding
nonshredding
sledding
sheading