Pronunciation: /tɪr/
noun a drop of salty fluid secreted by glands in the eye to lubricate and clean the eye, typically when the eye is irritated
A1 She had a tear in her dress.
A2 He wiped away a tear from his eye.
B1 The strong wind caused a tear in the sail.
B2 She couldn't hold back the tears as she watched the emotional movie.
C1 The tear in the fabric was expertly repaired by the tailor.
C2 The tear in the painting revealed a hidden signature underneath.
verb pull or rip (something) apart or to pieces with force
A1 She tears the paper into small pieces.
A2 He tears up whenever he watches sad movies.
B1 The strong wind tore the roof off the house.
B2 The athlete tore a muscle during the race.
C1 The betrayal tore their friendship apart.
C2 The singer's emotional performance tore at the hearts of the audience.
formal She wiped away a tear as she listened to the emotional speech.
informal I can't help but tear up every time I watch that movie.
slang I heard she got into a tear with her roommate over the dirty dishes.
figurative The decision to tear down the old building was met with mixed emotions from the community.
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