Tear
verb
Pull or rip something apart.
She tore the letter in half.
Often appears as...
- tear apart
- tear up
verb
Move very quickly.
He tore off down the street.
Often appears as...
- tear off
- tear up the road
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A drop of water coming from the eye.
A tear rolled down her cheek.
Often appears as...
- shed a tear
- tears of joy
verb
Damage by making a hole or split.
I tore my shirt on a nail.
Often appears as...
- tear a hole
- tear a rip
verb
Remove something quickly and energetically.
She tore the wrapping off the present.
Often appears as...
- tear off
- tear open
verb
Pull or rip something apart.
She tore the letter in half.
Often appears as...
- tear apart
- tear up
verb
Move very quickly.
He tore off down the street.
Often appears as...
- tear off
- tear up the road
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A drop of water coming from the eye.
A tear rolled down her cheek.
Often appears as...
- shed a tear
- tears of joy
verb
Damage by making a hole or split.
I tore my shirt on a nail.
Often appears as...
- tear a hole
- tear a rip
verb
Remove something quickly and energetically.
She tore the wrapping off the present.
Often appears as...
- tear off
- tear open
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Intensity
Used to express strong emotions or dramatic actions in arguments or conflicts.
They tore into each other's arguments fiercely.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Destruction
Implies physical destruction, often with hands, and without tools.
Unable to open the package, he tore it apart.
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Intensity
Used to express strong emotions or dramatic actions in arguments or conflicts.
They tore into each other's arguments fiercely.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Destruction
Implies physical destruction, often with hands, and without tools.
Unable to open the package, he tore it apart.
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Intensity
Used to express strong emotions or dramatic actions in arguments or conflicts.
They tore into each other's arguments fiercely.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Destruction
Implies physical destruction, often with hands, and without tools.
Unable to open the package, he tore it apart.
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Watch the Total Solar...
the sun's ray that's right and it could it could tear a hole right in your filter if you put it close to your eye or it you know it could let some of this harmful UV rays in yep so the truth is all of these that the telescope that you see that's pointing at the Sun right now let's look at that picture again because it just blows my mind every time that
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How do tornadoes form? -...
When that happens, they tear across the Earth, posing a huge threat to life and property. Because of this, there's a great deal of research into these phenomena, but the truth is, there's still a lot we don't know about how tornadoes form. The conditions that may give rise to one tornado won't necessarily cause another.
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Top 5 Killer Crocodile...
tear this thing to pieces so it's pretty primeval hippos and crocodiles normally coexist peacefully but crocs will take every opportunity to prey on a weak animal or scavenge a dead one we've seen one or two of these hippos doing these big yawning displays which is really a threat to the crocodiles
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Why do we cry? The three...
which can be dangerous. So, emotional tears are sent in to stabilize the mood as quickly as possible, along with other physical reactions, such as an increased heart rate and slower breathing. But scientists still aren't sure exactly how or why the tears themselves are helpful.
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The evolution of the...
a tough white outer layer, known as the sclera, to maintain its structure, and tear glands that secrete a protective film. But equally important was the accompanying evolution of the brain, with its expansion of the visual cortex
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Gary Haugen: The hidden...
It turns out that tears just aren't much help when you're trying to investigate a genocide. The things I had to see, and feel and touch were pretty unspeakable. What I can tell you is
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Greatest Fights In The...
there seems to be a whole gang that are trying to force the crops off while they tear this thing into pieces so it's pretty primeval hippos and crocodiles normally coexist peacefully
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Hippo Fights Crocodiles...
There seems to be a whole gang trying to force the crocs off while they tear this thing to pieces. It's pretty primeval. Hippos and crocodiles normally coexist peacefully,
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Army Ants Rampage...
Within minutes, it's torn apart at its joints. The more the prey struggles, the more the ants engage. Right across the raid front,
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Sometimes, what can you...
these these shredded pieces of our turf just torn up life
Video examples
Watch the Total Solar...
the sun's ray that's right and it could it could tear a hole right in your filter if you put it close to your eye or it you know it could let some of this harmful UV rays in yep so the truth is all of these that the telescope that you see that's pointing at the Sun right now let's look at that picture again because it just blows my mind every time that
Video examples
How do tornadoes form? -...
When that happens, they tear across the Earth, posing a huge threat to life and property. Because of this, there's a great deal of research into these phenomena, but the truth is, there's still a lot we don't know about how tornadoes form. The conditions that may give rise to one tornado won't necessarily cause another.
Video examples
Top 5 Killer Crocodile...
tear this thing to pieces so it's pretty primeval hippos and crocodiles normally coexist peacefully but crocs will take every opportunity to prey on a weak animal or scavenge a dead one we've seen one or two of these hippos doing these big yawning displays which is really a threat to the crocodiles
Video examples
Why do we cry? The three...
which can be dangerous. So, emotional tears are sent in to stabilize the mood as quickly as possible, along with other physical reactions, such as an increased heart rate and slower breathing. But scientists still aren't sure exactly how or why the tears themselves are helpful.
Video examples
The evolution of the...
a tough white outer layer, known as the sclera, to maintain its structure, and tear glands that secrete a protective film. But equally important was the accompanying evolution of the brain, with its expansion of the visual cortex
Video examples
Gary Haugen: The hidden...
It turns out that tears just aren't much help when you're trying to investigate a genocide. The things I had to see, and feel and touch were pretty unspeakable. What I can tell you is
Video examples
Greatest Fights In The...
there seems to be a whole gang that are trying to force the crops off while they tear this thing into pieces so it's pretty primeval hippos and crocodiles normally coexist peacefully
Video examples
Hippo Fights Crocodiles...
There seems to be a whole gang trying to force the crocs off while they tear this thing to pieces. It's pretty primeval. Hippos and crocodiles normally coexist peacefully,
Video examples
Army Ants Rampage...
Within minutes, it's torn apart at its joints. The more the prey struggles, the more the ants engage. Right across the raid front,
Video examples
Sometimes, what can you...
these these shredded pieces of our turf just torn up life
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Vanessa Lachey
American Entertainer
It's a comforting thought to know that I've got my partner by my side walking through life and all the ups and the downs. I know we can handle it. There's nothing too big or too crazy that's going to tear us apart.
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Kim Zolciak-Biermann
American Celebrity
I always want my kids to know that everything I've ever done in life is for them, and they will never have to fight for my attention or question my love. I would never let anything tear us apart.
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Jenova Chen
Chinese Designer
A strong story can move me to tears, and it doesn't matter whether it's a science-fiction or fantasy world. It's about what happens to a person, the choices they make. That's what's interesting.
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Zaza Pachulia
Georgian Baseball Player
Fans are fans. They're the same everywhere. Not just NBA. It's so easy for them to say something. And we are living in a world where people want to tear you down mentally.
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Jack Henry Abbott
American Author
That is how prison is tearing me up inside. It hurts every day. Every day takes me further from my life.
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William Wordsworth
English Poet
To me the meanest flower that blows can give thoughts that do often lie too deep for tears.
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George Sand
French Novelist
We cannot tear out a single page of our life, but we can throw the whole book in the fire.
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Lee Radziwill
American Celebrity
Paris is the most beautiful city in the world. It brings tears to your eyes.
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William J. H. Boetcker
American Clergyman
You cannot help little men by tearing down big men.
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Jeff Buckley
American Musician
She's a tear that hangs inside my soul forever.
Quote examples
Vanessa Lachey
American Entertainer
It's a comforting thought to know that I've got my partner by my side walking through life and all the ups and the downs. I know we can handle it. There's nothing too big or too crazy that's going to tear us apart.
Quote examples
Kim Zolciak-Biermann
American Celebrity
I always want my kids to know that everything I've ever done in life is for them, and they will never have to fight for my attention or question my love. I would never let anything tear us apart.
Quote examples
Jenova Chen
Chinese Designer
A strong story can move me to tears, and it doesn't matter whether it's a science-fiction or fantasy world. It's about what happens to a person, the choices they make. That's what's interesting.
Quote examples
Zaza Pachulia
Georgian Baseball Player
Fans are fans. They're the same everywhere. Not just NBA. It's so easy for them to say something. And we are living in a world where people want to tear you down mentally.
Quote examples
Jack Henry Abbott
American Author
That is how prison is tearing me up inside. It hurts every day. Every day takes me further from my life.
Quote examples
William Wordsworth
English Poet
To me the meanest flower that blows can give thoughts that do often lie too deep for tears.
Quote examples
George Sand
French Novelist
We cannot tear out a single page of our life, but we can throw the whole book in the fire.
Quote examples
Lee Radziwill
American Celebrity
Paris is the most beautiful city in the world. It brings tears to your eyes.
Quote examples
William J. H. Boetcker
American Clergyman
You cannot help little men by tearing down big men.
Quote examples
Jeff Buckley
American Musician
She's a tear that hangs inside my soul forever.
Example 1 of 10
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