tear

verb
[L7221]

Forms

  • simple present : tear
  • simple present, singular, third person : tears
  • simple past : tore
  • past participle : torn
  • present participle : tearing

Senses

  • rip apart

tear

noun
[L7222]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : tear
  • plural : tears

Senses

  • secretion that cleans and lubricates the eyes
  • tears created by the act of crying

tear

noun
[L412563]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : tear
  • plural : tears

Senses

  • unwanted crack in a piece of fabric

tear

verb
[L7223]

Forms

  • simple present : tear
  • simple present, singular, third person : tears
  • simple past : teared
  • present participle : tearing
  • past participle : teared

Senses

  • secrete liquid from the eyes
  • to fill with tears, filling with tears (crying)

tear

verb
[L1546789]

Forms

  • simple present : tear
  • simple present, singular, third person : tears
  • simple past : teared
  • present participle : tearing
  • past participle : teared

Senses

  • to rush or move hurriedly