tear

US /tɛr/

UK /teə(r)/

A2

noun

  • Drop of salty water from the eye
  • Hole or rip in something after it has been damaged

verb

  • To move very quickly, often with carelessness
  • To remove something forcibly or roughly
  • To damage by pulling, resulting in a rough edge

Examples

There were angry tears in Lily's eyes.

Her tears brimmed over and fell on her cheek. He could never read the letter without tears coming to his eyes.