Word: tear Word origin: Old English teran, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch teren and German zehren, from an Indo-European root shared by Greek derein ‘flay’. The noun dates from the early 17th century. Phonetic: tɛː Listen:
pull (something) apart or to pieces with force. Example: I tore up the letter
move very quickly in a reckless or excited manner. Example: she tore along the footpath on her bike
be in a state of uncertainty between two conflicting options or parties. Example: he was torn between his duty and his better instincts
a hole or split in something caused by it having been pulled apart forcefully. Example: there was a tear in her dress
a brief spell of erratic or unrestrained behaviour; a binge or spree. Example: one of my drinking buddies came for the weekend and we went on a tear
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