tear
tear
rip apart
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tear with Russian translation
tear usage examples
Если тянуть слишком сильно, шов может порваться.
If you pull the seam too hard it may tear.
Она попыталась оторвать старую этикетку, и ткань начала рваться.
She tried to tear the old price tag off the jumper.
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tear belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
tear synonyms
What's the difference between tear / pull apart / come apart / shred / split / burst
general verb for making or becoming torn
She tried not to tear the paper.
Она старалась не рвать бумагу.
to separate by pulling in opposite directions
They pulled the sandwich apart.
Они разорвали бутерброд на части.
to separate into pieces, often by itself
The toy came apart in his hands.
Игрушка развалилась у него в руках.
She shredded the old receipts.
Она разорвала старые квитанции на клочки.
The seam split in his jeans.
Шов в его джинсах разошёлся.
The balloon burst.
Шарик лопнул.
to catch on something and tear slightly or catch
She snagged her skirt on a nail.
Она зацепила юбку за гвоздь и немного порвала.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce tear and what this word means
tear translation: рваться. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce tear
/ˈtɛə(r)/
tear translation
рваться
tear examples
If you pull the seam too hard it may tear.
tear transcription
/ˈtɛə(r)/, /tu ˈtɛr/
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Questions about this word
tear meaning: what does it mean?
rip apart
tear pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
tear is pronounced as /ˈtɛə(r)/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
tear definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
If you pull the seam too hard it may tear. Translation: Если тянуть слишком сильно, шов может порваться.
Is tear part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?
Yes, tear (рваться) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is tear part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, tear (рваться) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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