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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
to separate yourself or someone or something from a group of people or their influence, etc. The organization broke loose from its sponsors. He cut himself loose from his family. tear somebody/something apart, to shreds, to bits, etc.
Definition of tear1 verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. /tɪr/. [usually plural] see tear 1. a drop of liquid that comes out of your eye when you cry A tear rolled down his face. She left the room in tears (= crying). He suddenly burst into tears (= began to cry).
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.
