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- Dictionarytear/tɛː/
verb
- 1. pull (something) apart or to pieces with force: "I tore up the letter" Similar
- 2. move very quickly in a reckless or excited manner: informal "she tore along the footpath on her bike" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a hole or split in something caused by it having been pulled apart forcefully: "there was a tear in her dress"
- 2. a brief spell of erratic or unrestrained behaviour; a binge or spree: informal US "one of my drinking buddies came for the weekend and we went on a tear"
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TEAR definition: 1. to pull or be pulled apart, or to pull pieces off: 2. to move very quickly: 3. a hole in a…. Learn more.
1. a. : to separate parts of or pull apart by force : rend. b. : to wound by or as if by pulling apart by force : lacerate. tear the skin. 2. : to divide or disrupt by the pull of contrary forces. a mind torn with doubts. 3. a. : to remove by force : wrench often used with off. tear a cover off a box. b. : to remove as if by wrenching.
noun. a drop of the saline, watery fluid continually secreted by the lacrimal glands between the surface of the eye and the eyelid, serving to moisten and lubricate these parts and keep them clear of foreign particles. Synonyms: teardrop.
TEAR meaning: 1. to pull or be pulled apart, or to pull pieces off: 2. to move very quickly: 3. a hole in a…. Learn more.
To tear is to split the fibers of something by pulling apart, usually so as to leave ragged or irregular edges: to tear open a letter. rend implies force or violence in tearing apart or in pieces: to rend one's clothes in grief. rip implies vigorous tearing asunder, esp. along a seam or line: to rip the sleeves out of a coat.
The verb tear often refers to pulling something apart or making a hole — and has a noun form that describes the result of those actions — but it can also describe quick movement. If you tear out of the parking lot, you’re driving very fast.
n. 1. The act of tearing. 2. The result of tearing; a rip or rent: The shirt has a small tear. 3. A great rush; a hurry. 4. Slang A carousal; a spree.
To make (an opening) in something by pulling it apart or by accident. I tore a hole in my stocking. American Heritage. Similar definitions. More Verb Definitions (8) Synonyms: water.
THESAURUS tear to damage paper or cloth by pulling it too hard, or letting it touch something sharp She unwrapped the present carefully, trying not to tear the paper.
TEAR definition: 1. to pull paper, cloth, etc into pieces, or to make a hole in it by accident: 2. If paper, cloth…. Learn more.
