What does TEARS mean?

tears

Parts of Speech: noun, verb

Definitions:

1. Water that comes from the eyes when one is crying or when the eyes are irritated.
2. To produce tears from the eyes, especially as a result of strong emotion.

Pronunciations:

• US: /tɪrz/
• UK: /tɪəz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "tears" originated from the Old English word "tear", which means "a drop of liquid". It has been used since the 12th century to describe the salty liquid that comes from the eyes when one is crying or when the eyes are irritated. The verb form, meaning "to produce tears", has been used since the 14th century.

Synonyms:

• crying
• sobbing
• weeping

Related Words:

• heart
• smear
• stear

Example Sentences:

1. She wiped away her tears with a tissue.
2. The movie was so sad that it made her cry tears of sorrow.
3. The onions made her eyes tear up.
4. He tears up whenever he hears that song because it reminds him of his childhood.