nounπShareA hole or break caused by tearing."A small tear is easy to mend, if it is on the seam."materialweargapessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rampage."to go on a tear"actioneventessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate."He tore his coat on the nail."actionmaterialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo injure as if by pulling apart."He has a torn ligament."actionbodymedicineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo destroy or reduce abstract unity or coherence, such as social, political or emotional."He was torn by conflicting emotions."societyemotionpoliticsstatewargovernmentorganizationactionabstractconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make (an opening) with force or energy."A piece of debris tore a tiny straight channel through the satellite."energyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(often with off or out) To remove by tearing."Tear the coupon out of the newspaper."actionpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of structures, with down) To demolish"The slums were torn down to make way for the new development."buildingarchitecturestructureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become torn, especially accidentally."My dress has torn."actionmaterialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move or act with great speed, energy, or violence."He tore into the backlog of complaints."actionenergyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo smash or enter something with great force."The chain shot tore into the approaching line of infantry."actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA drop of clear, salty liquid produced from the eyes by crying or irritation."Ryan wiped the tear from the paper he was crying on."physiologybodysensationemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething in the form of a transparent drop of fluid matter; also, a solid, transparent, tear-shaped drop, as of some balsams or resins."A single tear rolled down her cheek as she read the sad letter from her grandmother. "substancematerialchemistryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(glass manufacture) A partially vitrified bit of clay in glass."The glassmaker carefully examined the molten glass, noting a small tear within the mixture. "materialsubstancetechnicalindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which causes or accompanies tears; a lament; a dirge."The death of her grandmother was a profound tear, filled with sadness and longing. "emotionliteraturemusicsoulsufferingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo produce tears."Her eyes began to tear in the harsh wind."physiologybodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
