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tear

verb

/ter/

Meaning

to pull apart or damage by force; to rip

As a verb: to pull apart or rip something. As a noun: a drop of clear salty liquid produced by glands in your eyes.

Be careful not to tear the paper.

She accidentally tore her dress on a nail.

tear apart

rip, split, shred, damage, rend, pull

Entry 1

rip, split, shred, damage

Entry 2

rip, split, shred, rend, pull

mend, repair, fix

Entry 1

mend, repair, fix

Entry 2

mend, repair

tear paper, tear clothes, tear apart, tear down, tear up, tear off, burst into tears

Entry 1

tear paper, tear clothes, tear apart, tear down, tear up

Entry 2

tear apart, tear off, burst into tears, tear down

to fasten something securely with a key or device; a fastening device

As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.

to make a serious request; to be attractive or interesting; a formal request to a higher authority f...

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

to perform a task or job; physical or mental effort

To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.