tear
//tɪr//
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.
Noun
tearSingular
tearsPlural
1
A hole or split in material caused by ripping or pulling apart
There's a tear in my jacket.