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tear2

 
pronunciation:
teIr
parts of speech:
verb, noun
phrases:
tear down, tear up
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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
definition 2: to damage or make a hole in something by ripping.
The child tore her dress.
synonyms:
rip
 
part of speech: noun
definition: the result of tearing.
His shirt has a tear.
similar words:
cut, gap, hole
phrase: tear down, tear up
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