tear
Definition
- n. a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands
- n. the act of tearing
- v. separate or cause to separate abruptly
- v. to separate or be separated by force
Word forms
- Past participle
- torn
- Past tense
- tore
- Present participle
- tearing
- Third person singular
- tears
Example sentences
n.
A tear rolled down her cheek as she watched the sad movie.
vi.
He began to tear up when he heard the touching story.
vt.
She had to tear the paper to fit it into the small envelope.