Tears has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
"I hate to hear the crying of a child"
"she was in tears"
2
plural of tear
"She wiped away her tears after hearing the sad news."
Verb
1
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of tear
"The fabric tears easily when it gets caught on a rough nail."
In plain English: To cry because you are sad, happy, angry, or excited.
"She cried tears when she heard the sad news."
Example Sentences
"She cried tears when she heard the sad news."
verb
"The heavy rain began to tear through the old roof in minutes."
verb
"Strong winds tore the branches off the ancient oak tree during the storm."
verb
"His sharp words immediately tore at her confidence and self-esteem."
verb
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