tear (EN)

verb, noun, noun, verb

verb “tear”

1. to pull apart or into pieces by force
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   She accidentally tore the page while trying to remove it from the notebook.
2. to injure a body part by pulling apart
   She accidentally tore her dress while climbing the fence.
3. to create an opening by force
   The strong wind tore a hole through the wooden wall.
4. (often about clothes) to become torn
   While climbing the fence, my shirt tore on a sharp nail.
5. to forcefully remove oneself from being held by someone
   She tore herself away from his embrace to answer the phone.
6. to move very quickly or violently
   The dog tore through the open field, chasing after the ball with unstoppable energy.

noun “tear”

1. a rip in something
   She noticed a tear in her favorite dress after washing it.

noun “tear”

1. a drop of liquid from the eyes, usually due to emotions or irritation
   A single tear trickled down his face as he watched the sunset.

verb “tear”

1. to start crying or producing liquid from the eyes due to irritation
   When she was watching the emotional movie, her eyes began to tear.