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Meaning of tear
The primary meaning of the word "tear" is to pull or rend apart, or a drop of liquid that falls from the eye.
Etymology of tear
The word "tear" originated from Old English "tear" or "teor", which is also related to the Old Norse "tar" and the Gothic "tagr", all of which are derived from the Proto-Germanic "teriz" and the Proto-Indo-European "dhe-" or "dher-", which carry the meaning of "to flow" or "to run"
Historically, the word "tear" has been used in English since the 9th century to describe both the act of pulling apart and the drop of liquid that falls from the eye
Synonyms
Definitions
- To pull or rend apart, typically using force
- * A drop of liquid that falls from the eye as a result of emotion, irritation, or injury
- * A drop of liquid that falls from something, such as a leaf or a surface
Usage Examples
- She tore the page out of the book
- * He wiped away a tear that had fallen from his eye
- * The tear in the fabric was noticeable