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tear vs tearing

tearing vs tear

tear and tearing both are nouns.

tear is not an adjective while tearing is an adjective.

tear is a verb but tearing is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tear Yes No Yes No
tearing Yes Yes No No
tear (noun) tearing (noun)
a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands shedding tears
the act of tearing
an occasion for excessive eating or drinking
an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
tear (adjective) tearing (adjective)
marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
tear (verb) tearing (verb)
separate or cause to separate abruptly
to separate or be separated by force
strip of feathers
move quickly and violently
fill with tears or shed tears
Difference between tear and tearing

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