tear away

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Definition
  1. Phrasal Verb:
    • To remove something by pulling or ripping it violently and with force: This describes separating something from where it is attached through a sudden, powerful, and often destructive action.
    • To leave a place or situation very quickly and eagerly: This describes departing with great haste, often because one is drawn to something else.
Usage Examples

  • Literal meaning (to remove by force):

    • The storm tore away part of the roof. (The storm violently removed a section of the roof.)
    • He tore away the old poster from the wall. (He ripped the old poster off the wall forcefully.)

  • Figurative meaning (to depart quickly):

    • She tore away from the conversation to answer her phone. (She abruptly left the conversation to answer her phone.)
    • The children tore away from the table when they heard the ice cream truck. (The children left the table very quickly when they heard the ice cream truck.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to tear oneself away": This reflexive form emphasizes leaving with great reluctance or difficulty because one is very interested or engaged.
    • The book was so good I could barely tear myself away. (The book was so captivating I found it very hard to stop reading.)
    • He finally tore himself away from the television to do his homework. (He eventually managed to stop watching TV, though he didn't want to, in order to do his homework.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Tear off (phrasal verb): Very similar to the first meaning of 'tear away', meaning to remove something by pulling it off violently.
    • He tore off the wrapping paper.
  • Tear (verb): To pull or rip something apart or into pieces.
    • Be careful not to tear the page.
Synonyms
  • Rip off: To remove by tearing.
  • Wrench away: To pull something away with a violent twist.
  • Dash off: To leave in a great hurry (for the second meaning).
  • Bolt: To run away suddenly.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Tear apart: To destroy by tearing; to criticize severely; to cause great emotional pain.
    • The critics tore apart the new film.
  • Tear down: To destroy or demolish a structure.
    • They plan to tear down the old factory.
  • Tear up: To rip something into pieces; to have tears come to one's eyes.
    • She tore up the letter and threw it away.
Related Idioms
  • Tear someone away (from something): To force or persuade someone to leave a place or stop an activity they are enjoying.
    • It took me an hour to tear the kids away from the video game.
  • A tearing hurry/rush: A state of extreme haste.
    • He left in a tearing hurry.
Verb
  1. rip off violently and forcefully
    • The passing bus tore off her side mirror

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