noun
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A hole or break caused by tearing.
example
A small tear is easy to mend, if it is on the seam.
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A rampage.
example
to go on a tear
verb
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To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.
example
He tore his coat on the nail.
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To injure as if by pulling apart.
example
He has a torn ligament.
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To destroy or reduce abstract unity or coherence, such as social, political or emotional.
example
He was torn by conflicting emotions.
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To make (an opening) with force or energy.
example
A piece of debris tore a tiny straight channel through the satellite.
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(often with off or out) To remove by tearing.
example
Tear the coupon out of the newspaper.
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(of structures, with down) To demolish
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The slums were torn down to make way for the new development.
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To become torn, especially accidentally.
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My dress has torn.
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To move or act with great speed, energy, or violence.
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He tore into the backlog of complaints.
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To smash or enter something with great force.
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The chain shot tore into the approaching line of infantry.
noun
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A drop of clear, salty liquid produced from the eyes by crying or irritation.
example
Ryan wiped the tear from the paper he was crying on.
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Something in the form of a transparent drop of fluid matter; also, a solid, transparent, tear-shaped drop, as of some balsams or resins.
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(glass manufacture) A partially vitrified bit of clay in glass.
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That which causes or accompanies tears; a lament; a dirge.
verb
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To produce tears.
example
Her eyes began to tear in the harsh wind.
Examples of tears in a Sentence
Tears burned her eyes and her lower lip trembled.
Tears stung her eyes.
Tears were in his eyes; but he tried to look brave.
The stored tears continued to flow and the sobs wracked her body, robbing it of the ability to speak – barely allowing a breath to be drawn.
Her eyes were filling with tears and she didn't want him to see.
She rocked back and fourth, tears coursing down her cheeks unchecked.
My heart was full of tears, for I love the beautiful truth with my whole heart and mind.
Her eyes were probably bloodshot and tears were beginning to blur her vision.
Her tears felt good.
She coughed, and tears stung her eyes.
Carmen's throat constricted and unshed tears stung her eyes.
The tears continued to seep down Julie's cheeks but she didn't sob.
She dashed the tears from her eyes with her shirtsleeve.
She rolled over and wiped the tears from her cheeks.
The sincerity in his voice brought tears to her eyes.
Wiping tears from her eyes with her hand, she failed to suppress a sob.
Watching the two of them, it was all she could do to control her own tears... especially knowing that this was at least partly her fault.
She stroked his hair and kissed his forehead, while tears coursed down her cheeks as well.
The tears came without warning.
As usual, that thought brought the sting of tears to her eyes.
Mrs. Marsh burst into a fresh bout of tears, and Brandon put an arm around her, his own eyes growing misty.
Tears spilled down her cheeks as she slipped away from the couch.
Little Lucy Martin saw him through her tears, but said nothing.
Opening it, she removed a tissue and wiped the tears from her face.
She turned her head so that he would not see the tears burning her eyes.
Tears come to my eyes these months later as I pen these words, sitting in the comfort of our Surry, New Hampshire home with Betsy by my side.
There were tears on her face, and her breathing was shallow and ragged.
Her step faltered, and more tears spilled.
There were tears in her eyes and in her voice.
She smiled through her tears.
The tears spilling over her lids when she faced him confirmed she knew what that 'something' was.
Wiping away angry tears, Lana trotted to the entrance to her community then slowed to a walk when she became breathless too fast.
Princess Mary had turned toward her brother, and through her tears the loving, warm, gentle look of her large luminous eyes, very beautiful at that moment, rested on Prince Andrew's face.
His face suddenly softened and tears came into his eyes.
Lisa clamped a hand over her mouth, her eyes burning with tears.
Molly said as tears flowed.
I was relieved beyond belief and nearly in tears.
Tears filled her eyes again, and she paused, embarrassed.
The tears spilled fast and hot, but they weren't tears of anger or sorrow.
Then the tears came.
Her eyes filled with tears.
Elisabeth started to weep softly, and tears welled in Jackson's eyes.
Tears spilled over his lids as he started the car.
Miriam could no longer hold her tears.
He wiped her tears with his thumbs and kissed her forehead.
Her stomach was churning and her eyes burned with unshed tears.
Every man here needs to check his gear for tears or other issues!
When no more tears came, she roused herself.
Near tears again, Lana retreated to the guest bedroom, sat on the bed, and withdrew the micro.
She kissed his forehead and cheeks, tears in her eyes.