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tear
Noun 1
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A tear is hole made by pulling or ripping something.
I cannot wear a shirt with a tear in it!
tear
Noun 2
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A tear is a drop of water that comes from your eye when you cry.
I felt sorry when I saw the tears running down her face.
tear
Verb 1
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If you tear something you make a hole in it, or make it into two pieces, by pulling it apart. It is making a tear.
Paper is easier to tear than cloth.
I tore a hole in my pants when I fell on my knee.
I was so mad at her I tore her letter in half.
tear
Verb 2
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If someone is tearing, that person has tears coming from the eyes. Often, this is called "tearing up." Usually, this is when the person is not crying in a way that can be heard.
I tried to look brave, but started tearing up at the funeral.
My eye started to tear after I got sand in it.
She teared up when she heard the news.
about
Preposition
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You use about to say what subject something is related to.
Let's not talk about her problems.
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If something moves about, it moves this way and that way.
He walked about the place, looking everywhere.
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Having to do with, concerning, regarding.
I will talk about dogs.
about
Adverb
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You use about before a number or amount, to say that it may be a little more or a little less.
We're here just about every week.
About two years ago, I started skiing.
about
Adjective
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Something is about to happen, it will happen very soon; almost going to happen.
Please be seated. We're about to begin.