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
🌳Etymology
Origin
Roar derives from Old English 'rārian', an onomatopoetic word imitating the loud vocalizations of animals. It shares common Germanic roots with related words across the Germanic language family, reflecting its origin as a sound-imitative term.
Breakdown
The word developed from Old English 'rārian' (to roar, cry out loudly), which is purely onomatopoetic in nature—the sound itself represents the meaning, with no morphological components to break down further.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“Dad's snoring sounds like a bear's roar!”
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