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Tear Definition & Meaning

1. Tear (noun): a drop of salty liquid that comes out of the eye when crying or due to irritation.

Example: She wiped away a tear as she watched the emotional scene in the movie.

2. Tear (verb): to pull apart or separate forcefully.

Example: He tore the paper in half in frustration.

3. Tear (noun): a hole or rip in a material or object.

Example: The tear in her dress was noticeable, so she had to change her outfit.

4. Tear (verb): to move quickly or rush through something.

Example: The car tore down the highway at high speed.

5. Tear (noun): a period of time characterized by intense emotions or activity.

Example: The team went through a tear of victories, winning every game for a month.

Examples of the word tear used in sentences.

  • Please tear the paper into small pieces and put it in the garbage.
  • I accidentally tore my shirt when I caught it on a nail.
  • The athlete felt a tear in his hamstring and had to stop running.
  • My eyes filled with tears when I watched the sad movie.
  • The little girl started to cry when she tore her picture.
  • She felt a tear roll down her cheek when she heard the sad news.
  • The movie was so funny that it made her tear up with laughter.
  • The strong wind tore the branches off the trees during the storm.
  • He accidentally tore the paper while trying to remove the staple.
  • She tore open the package eagerly to see what was inside.
  • He managed to tear the wrapping paper off of the gift with excitement.
  • She couldn't help but tear up when she heard the news about her best friend.
  • The strong wind ripped the paper and caused a tear on the page.
  • The actor's performance was so moving that it brought tears to the audience's eyes.
  • She accidentally tore her shirt while climbing over the fence.
  • The angry crowd began to tear down the barricades in protest of the new law.
  • George accidentally tore his shirt while trying to squeeze through the narrow alleyway.
  • Caroline could feel a tear rolling down her cheek as she said goodbye to her best friend.
  • The little girl couldn't help but tear open her birthday presents with excitement.
  • After hours of crying, Jessica's eyes were red and her cheeks were stained with tear marks.
  • The rough fabric of her dress caused a small tear in the delicate skin on her arm.
  • The hurricane tore through the small coastal town, leaving destruction in its wake.
  • The emotional speech by the young activist brought tears to the audience's eyes.
  • Despite the initial setback, the team managed to tear down the old building and start construction on the new one.
  • The old photograph was so torn and faded that it was almost impossible to make out the faces in it.
  • The jagged tear in the fabric of his shirt reminded him of the accident that nearly took his life.
  • She carefully tore open the package to reveal the precious gift inside.
  • The sound of the ripping paper echoed through the room as she tore the page from her journal.
  • The emotional speech from the war veteran caused many in the audience to tear up.
  • As the athlete completed the final lap, tears streamed down her face in triumph.
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