ROAR


Meaning of ROAR in English

(~s, ~ing, ~ed)

1.

If something, usually a vehicle, ~s somewhere, it goes there very fast, making a loud noise. (WRITTEN)

The plane ~ed down the runway for takeoff...

VERB: V adv/prep

2.

If something ~s, it makes a very loud noise. (WRITTEN)

The engine ~ed, and the vehicle leapt forward...

...the ~ing waters of Niagara Falls.

VERB: V, V-ing

Roar is also a noun.

...the ~ of traffic...

N-COUNT: usu sing

3.

If someone ~s with laughter, they laugh in a very noisy way.

Max threw back his head and ~ed with laughter.

VERB: V with n

Roar is also a noun.

There were ~s of laughter as he stood up.

N-COUNT: N of n

4.

If someone ~s, they shout something in a very loud voice. (WRITTEN)

‘I’ll kill you for that,’ he ~ed...

During the playing of the national anthem the crowd ~ed and whistled...

The audience ~ed its approval.

VERB: V with quote, V, V n

Roar is also a noun.

There was a ~ of approval.

N-COUNT

5.

When a lion ~s, it makes the loud sound that lions typically make.

The lion ~ed once, and sprang.

VERB: V

Roar is also a noun.

...the ~ of lions in the distance.

N-COUNT

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