Pronunciation: /tɪr θruː/
noun a drop of clear salty liquid secreted by glands in a person's eye when they cry or when the eye is irritated
A1 The tear through the paper was small.
A2 I felt a tear through my heart when I heard the news.
B1 The tear through the fabric was easily repairable.
B2 The tear through the book's pages made it difficult to read.
C1 The tear through the painting was carefully restored by a professional.
C2 The tear through the fabric of society caused widespread unrest.
verb to move very quickly and in a way that causes damage
A1 The dog tore through the yard in search of its favorite toy.
A2 The children tore through the wrapping paper to get to their presents.
B1 The storm tore through the town, leaving a path of destruction in its wake.
B2 The athlete tore through the competition, winning the race by a large margin.
C1 The wildfire tore through the forest, consuming everything in its path.
C2 The virus tore through the population, causing widespread illness and death.
preposition to move through something quickly and forcefully
A1 The dog tore through the yard to chase a squirrel.
A2 The children tore through the wrapping paper to get to their presents.
B1 The storm tore through the town, leaving a path of destruction in its wake.
B2 The virus tore through the population, causing widespread illness.
C1 The wildfire tore through the forest, consuming everything in its path.
C2 The investigative team tore through the evidence, looking for clues to solve the case.
formal The hurricane's strong winds were able to tear through the city, causing widespread damage.
informal I watched as the kids tore through the pile of presents on Christmas morning.
slang The new rapper's lyrics can tear through any competition in the music industry.
figurative Her words had the power to tear through his heart, leaving him feeling broken.
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