split vs tear

split and tear both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
split	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
tear	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, tear is a hypernym of split; that is, tear is a word with a broader meaning than split:

As nouns, split and tear are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of split include rent, rip, snag.

As verbs, tear is a hypernym of split; that is, tear is a word with a broader meaning than split:

split (noun)	tear (noun)
division of a group into opposing factions	a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands
the act of rending or ripping or splitting something	the act of tearing
extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back)	an occasion for excessive eating or drinking
an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity	an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
(tenpin bowling) a divided formation of pins left standing after the first bowl
a dessert of sliced fruit and ice cream covered with whipped cream and cherries and nuts
an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
a lengthwise crack in wood
a promised or claimed share of loot or money
a bottle containing half the usual amount

split (adjective)	tear (adjective)
(especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain
having been divided; having the unity destroyed

split (verb)	tear (verb)
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure	separate or cause to separate abruptly
separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument	to separate or be separated by force
go one's own way; move apart	strip of feathers
discontinue an association or relation; go different ways	move quickly and violently
separate into parts or portions	fill with tears or shed tears