tear1
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- pronunciation:
- tir
- phrases:
- in tears
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a drop of salty liquid that comes from the eye. Tears clean the eye and keep it wet.
- similar words:
- drop
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| definition 2: |
(plural) the expression of feeling through crying.
I could tell by her tears that she was glad to see me again.- synonyms:
- crying, weeping
- similar words:
- sobbing
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| phrase: |
in tears |
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