(~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
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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
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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
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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
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Roar is also a noun.
...the ~ of lions in the distance.
N-COUNT