Words · Common
tear
/tɛɹ/ · 4 letters · 4 distinct letters
- verb
separate or cause to separate abruptly
The rope snapped
- verb
to separate or be separated by force
planks were in danger of being torn from the crossbars
- noun
a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands
his story brought tears to her eyes
- verb
move quickly and violently
The car tore down the street
- noun
an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
there was a rip in his pants