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Meaning of tears
The primary meaning of the word "tears" refers to drops of liquid that fall from the eyes as a result of emotion, irritation, or other causes.
Etymology of tears
The word "tears" originates from Old English "tear" or "tēar", which is also related to the Old Norse word "tár", and the Proto-Germanic word "tahriz", all of which are thought to have been derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "dhe-"/"dh-"
Historically, the word has been used to describe both the physical act of crying and the emotional state that precedes it
Synonyms
droplets
sobs
weeping
crying
wails
moans
lamentations
sorrow
grief
anguish
pain
distress
sadness
melancholy
lament
bemoaning
sorrowfulness
heartache
agony
torture
suffering
misery
desolation
despondency
despair
hopelessness
tears of joy
tears of sorrow
Definitions
- Drops of liquid that fall from the eyes as a result of emotion, irritation, or other causes
- * A drop of liquid that falls from the eye as a result of emotion or irritation
- * To pull or rend apart, typically with force
Usage Examples
- She shed tears of joy when she heard the news of her engagement
- * His eyes filled with tears as he said goodbye to his loved one
- * The onion made her eyes well up with tears