tear

//tɪr//
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Noun

tearSingular
tearsPlural
1

A drop of salty liquid that comes from the eye, especially when crying due to emotion or pain

Tears rolled down her cheeks when she heard the sad news.

Verb

tearInfinitive
tearPresent tense
torePast tense
tornPast participle
tearingPresent participle
tearsThird-person singular
1

To pull or rip something apart with force, causing it to separate into pieces

He tore the paper into small pieces.

2

To move very quickly or rush somewhere

He tore down the street to catch the bus.

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Noun

tearSingular
tearsPlural
1

A hole or split in material caused by ripping or pulling apart

There's a tear in my jacket.