roar — to make a very loud, deep sound
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make a very loud, deep sound
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɔːr/
Example Sentences
- My stomach started to roar during the quiet exam.
- The teacher roared at the students who were talking.
- The audience roared with approval when the singer hit the high note.
roar
VERB[/rɔːr/]
to make a very loud, deep sound
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/rɔːr/
🇬🇧 UK/rɔː(r)/
🌳Etymology
Rootroar
🎵Rhyme
moredoorfloorshorestore
more
door
floor
shore
store
🔗Collocations
roar with laughter
roar of the crowd
roar past
roar of applause
roar with anger
engine roar
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My stomach started to roar during the quiet exam.”
“The teacher roared at the students who were talking.”
“The audience roared with approval when the singer hit the high note.”
😄 Fun example
“Dad's snoring sounds like a bear's roar!”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
bellowhowlthunderboomyell
Antonyms
whispermurmursilence
Related
growlshoutscreamnoisesound
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