Teardrops: meaning, definitions and examples
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teardrops
[ ˈtɪəˌdrɒps ]
crying
Small drops of liquid that come out of your eyes when you cry.
Synonyms
cry drops, tears.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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teardrops |
Used to describe small drops of liquid that come from the eyes when crying. Often found in poetic or literary contexts.
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tears |
The most common word to describe drops of liquid that come from the eyes. Can be used in both casual and formal settings.
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cry drops |
This term is not commonly used in English and may sound awkward or unnatural. It is better to use 'tears' or 'teardrops' instead. |
Examples of usage
- She wiped away the teardrops from her cheeks.
- The teardrops fell silently onto his shirt.
- Her eyes were filled with teardrops.
rain
Small drops of liquid falling from the sky when it rains.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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teardrops |
Used to describe the droplets that come from a person's eyes when they cry.
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raindrops |
Refers specifically to the drops of water that fall from the sky during a rain shower.
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precipitation |
A scientific or meteorological term used to describe any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground.
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Examples of usage
- The teardrops of rain soaked through her coat.
- The window was covered with teardrops from the rain.
- The teardrops fell gently on the roof.
Translations
Translations of the word "teardrops" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lágrimas
🇮🇳 आंसू
🇩🇪 Tränen
🇮🇩 air mata
🇺🇦 сльози
🇵🇱 łzy
🇯🇵 涙 (namida)
🇫🇷 larmes
🇪🇸 lágrimas
🇹🇷 gözyaşları
🇰🇷 눈물 (nunmul)
🇸🇦 دموع (dumoʻ)
🇨🇿 slzy
🇸🇰 slzy
🇨🇳 眼泪 (yǎnlèi)
🇸🇮 solze
🇮🇸 tár
🇰🇿 көз жасы
🇬🇪 ცრემლები (ts'remlebi)
🇦🇿 göz yaşları
🇲🇽 lágrimas
Etymology
The word 'teardrops' originated from the combination of 'tear' meaning a drop of salty fluid secreted by the eye when irritated, and 'drop' referring to a small round or pear-shaped portion of liquid. The term has been used since the late 19th century to describe both tears shed from emotions and raindrops falling from the sky.