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- DictionaryTear/ter/
verb
- 1. pull or rip (something) apart or to pieces with force: "I tore up the letter"
- 2. move very quickly in a reckless or excited manner: informal "she tore along the footpath on her bike"
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 behavior; a binge or spree: informal US "one of my drinking buddies came for the weekend and we went on a tear"
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
1. a. A drop of the clear salty liquid that is secreted by the lachrymal gland of the eye to lubricate the surface between the eyeball and eyelid and to wash away irritants. b. tears A profusion of this liquid spilling from the eyes and wetting the cheeks, especially as an expression of emotion.
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 tear noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and 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.
