Definitions

1. noun

a drop of liquid that falls from the eye as a result of grief, emotion, or physical irritation

“She began to cry and let out a tear of sadness as she said goodbye to her pet.”

2. verb

to cause someone to cry, to make something tear or be torn apart, or to pull or rend something

“The news of the accident would tear at the family’s heart.”

3. verb

to pull or rend something violently apart, or to cause something to separate or come apart

“The strong wind would tear the roof off the building.”

4. noun

a small opening or fissure, especially in a fabric or a material

“The tear in the fabric made it unusable for the wedding dress.”

5. verb

to remove or to take away, especially something unwanted or unnecessary

“She tried to tear out the old pages from the book.”

6. noun

the act of pulling or tearing something apart

“The tear of the fabric was a result of the accident.”