American English pronunciation
How to pronounce tear
IPA transcription: ['tɛɹ]
Pronunciation variants: ['tɛɹ]['tɪɹ]
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Noun
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a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands
“his story brought tears to her eyes”
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an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
“there was a rip in his pants”
“she had snags in her stockings”
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an occasion for excessive eating or drinking
“they went on a bust that lasted three days”
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the act of tearing
“he took the manuscript in both hands and gave it a mighty tear”
Verb
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separate or cause to separate abruptly
“The rope snapped”
“tear the paper”
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move quickly and violently
“The car tore down the street”
“He came charging into my office”
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to separate or be separated by force
“planks were in danger of being torn from the crossbars”
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strip of feathers
“pull a chicken”
“pluck the capon”
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fill with tears or shed tears
“Her eyes were tearing”
Usage examples
- Nothing dries sooner than a tear.
- Harry'll tear his dinner suit.
- He could see tears in her eyes.
- Nothing dries sooner than a tear.
- why don't we tear the building down?
- His eyes filled with tears as he spoke of the Prophet.
- When my child was born, I was in tears.
- He saw that Fatima's eyes were filled with tears.
- Jesse storms off in tears and plans to run away.
- Very good waterproof and tearproof maps are available from several sources, including Manitoba Conservation.