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tear

IPA pronunciation: /tɪə/

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Russian meaning

слеза

English definition

A drop of liquid that comes from the eye when you cry.

Example

A tear rolled down her cheek as she watched the sad movie.

Collocations

shed tears
burst into tears
tear of joy

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