tear
Translation
tear
Examples
A single tear ran down her face.
A single tear ran down her face.
She was in tears after the film.
She was in tears after the movie.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) tear a drop of liquid from the eye A tear of joy ran down his cheek.
Similar Words
Synonyms: drop, droplet; Antonyms: laughter, joy
Etymology
From Old English 'tēar', related to German 'Zähre' (archaic).
Memory Tips
Pronounced /tɪr/, rhymes with 'here'. Refers to a drop of water from the eye.