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tear1
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- pronunciation:
- tir
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- in tears, tear up
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a drop of salty liquid produced in the eye which serves to cleanse and lubricate the surface of the eye and which is often produced in greater amounts when a person feels certain emotions, esp. sadness.
- synonyms:
- teardrop
- similar words:
- drop, droplet
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| definition 2: |
(pl.) weeping, or great joy, sadness, or agitation.
The argument ended in tears on both sides, unfortunately.Her heart was filled with tears of joy.- synonyms:
- crying, weeping
- similar words:
- crocodile tears, sobbing, teardrops
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| definition 3: |
something resembling a tear.
- synonyms:
- drop, teardrop
- similar words:
- droplet
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| phrase: |
in tears |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
tears, tearing, teared |
| definition: |
to be brimming or overflowing with tears.
Her eyes teared as she was suddenly filled with emotion.- similar words:
- discharge, drop, flow, ooze, pour, run
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| related words: |
drain |
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| phrase: |
tear up |
Are you looking for the word tier (a layer)? Tear and tier sound alike but have different meanings.
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