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- pronunciation:
- teIr
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- tear down, tear up
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
tears, tearing, tore, torn |
| definition 1: |
to pull apart or into pieces.
She tore the paper in half.- synonyms:
- rip
- similar words:
- pull
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| definition 2: |
to damage or make a hole in something by ripping.
The child tore her dress.- synonyms:
- rip
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| related words: |
damage, withdraw |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the result of tearing.
His shirt has a tear.- similar words:
- cut, gap, hole
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| phrase: |
tear down, tear up |
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