Meaning of the word tears in English

What does tears mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tears

pull or rip (something) apart or to pieces with force.

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I tore up the letter

Synonym:

rip up pull apart shred

move very quickly in a reckless or excited manner.

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she tore along the footpath on her bike

Synonym:

stroll amble

a hole or split in something caused by it having been pulled apart forcefully.

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there was a tear in her dress

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rip hole split rent cut slash slit ladder run snag

a brief spell of erratic or unrestrained behavior; a binge or spree.

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one of my drinking buddies came for the weekend and we went on a tear

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