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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 noun [C] (OPENING) a hole or opening in something that is made by pulling apart or away from something else: There’s a tear in the lining of my coat. (Definition of tear from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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.
Tears are the drops of salty liquid that come out of your eyes when you are crying. Her eyes filled with tears. I just broke down and wept with tears of joy. I didn't shed a single tear. 2. plural noun. You can use tears in expressions such as in tears, burst into tears, and close to tears to indicate that someone is crying or is almost crying.
tear noun (FROM EYES) B1 [ C usually plural ] a drop of salty liquid that flows from the eye, as a result of strong emotion, especially unhappiness, or pain: tears of She cried tears of remorse / regret / happiness / joy / laughter.
Tears definition: the clear salty solution secreted by the lacrimal glands that lubricates and cleanses the surface of the eyeball and inner surface of the eyelids. See examples of TEARS used in a sentence.
Tear definition: 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.. See examples of TEAR used in a sentence.
3 days ago · Definitions of tears. noun. the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds) “she was in tears ”. synonyms: crying, weeping. see more.
1. the clear salty solution secreted by the lacrimal glands that lubricates and cleanses the surface of the eyeball and inner surface of the eyelids. Related adjective: lachrymal. 2. a state of intense frustration (esp in the phrase bored to tears) 3. See in tears. 4. See without tears. Collins English Dictionary.
tear meaning, definition, what is tear: a drop of salty liquid that comes out of...: Learn more.
to remove something by pulling it quickly and violently: She tore his picture down from the wall. tear along/about/past, etc informal. to move somewhere very quickly: The kids were tearing around the house. be torn between sth and sth. to be unable to decide between two choices: I'm torn between the apple pie and the chocolate mousse. See also.
