Cool MateMeaning of Tear
In simple words: To pull something apart or damage it by force.
Tear in a sentence
- She began to tear the paper into small pieces.
- When he heard the sad news, he couldn't help but tear up.
- The dog managed to tear the bag, spilling its contents everywhere.
- The athlete felt a tear in his muscle during the game.
- She felt a tear roll down her cheek as she watched the movie.
How to use Tear
Use 'tear' for physical ripping or when describing emotional sadness (e.g., 'to tear up'). Avoid using in overly formal writing.
Grammar pattern
tear + object
Memory hint
Imagine a shirt being torn during a hectic game — 'tear' sounds like 'care' when it’s in distress.
Related words
Collocations with Tear
Common mistakes with Tear
- 'Tear' confused with 'tear' (opposite meaning) when pronounced differently.
- Using the wrong form: 'teared' instead of 'tore'.
- Confusing 'tear' with 'rip' in casual conversation.
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Tear in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يمزق، دموع
أن تمزق شيئًا أو تتلفه بالقوة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ছেঁড়া, অশ্রু
কোনো জিনিস ছিঁড়ে ফেলা বা জোরে টেনে ছিঁড়ে ফেলা।
- GermanDeutsch
reißen, zerreißen, Träne
Etwas mit Gewalt auseinanderreißen oder beschädigen.
- SpanishEspañol
Rasgar, desgarrar
Separar algo o dañarlo por la fuerza.
- Persianفارسی
پاره کردن، اشک
چیزی را از هم پاره کردن یا با زور آسیب رساندن به آن.
- FrenchFrançais
Déchirer, Larme
Déchirer quelque chose ou l'endommager par la force.
- Hindiहिन्दी
फाड़ना, आंसू
किसी चीज़ को ज़ोर से खींचकर फाड़ना या नुकसान पहुँचाना।
- ItalianItaliano
Strappare, Lacrima
Rompere qualcosa con la forza o tagliandola.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Rasgar, Lacrimejar
Puxar algo com força ou danificar com força.
- RussianРусский
Рвать, порвать, разрыв
Разорвать что-то или повредить силой.
- Urduاردو
پاره کردن، اشک
کسی چیز کو زور سے پھاڑنا یا نقصان پہنچانا۔
- Chinese中文
撕、流泪
用力把某物撕开或损坏。
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Frequently asked questions about Tear
What does Tear mean?
To pull something apart or damage it by force.
What is the definition of Tear?
to damage something by pulling it apart or into pieces or by cutting it on something sharp; to become damaged in this way
How do you use Tear in a sentence?
She began to tear the paper into small pieces.
Can you give another example of Tear?
When he heard the sad news, he couldn't help but tear up.
What are synonyms for Tear?
Common alternatives include rip, rip, rip.
What is the opposite of Tear?
Opposite meanings include mend, repair, fix.
What words go with Tear?
It commonly pairs with badly, easily, almost, threaten to, at, from, off, tear free, tear loose, tear something in half, badly, easily, almost, threaten to, at, from, off, tear free, tear loose, tear something in half.
What are common mistakes when using Tear?
'Tear' confused with 'tear' (opposite meaning) when pronounced differently. Using the wrong form: 'teared' instead of 'tore'. Confusing 'tear' with 'rip' in casual conversation.
How do you pronounce Tear?
US: /["/ter/","/terz/","/tɔːr/","/tɔːrn/","/ˈterɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/teə(r)/","/teəz/","/tɔː(r)/","/tɔːn/","/ˈteərɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Tear?
Use 'tear' for physical ripping or when describing emotional sadness (e.g., 'to tear up'). Avoid using in overly formal writing.
What CEFR level is Tear?
"Tear" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.