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roar

/ɹɔː/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A loud, deep, and intense sound made by an animal, especially a lion, tiger, or bear.

    - "The lion roared at the top of its lungs."
    - "The crowd went wild as the tiger roared in the arena."
    - "The bear let out a mighty roar before charging at the hunters."
  • Verb

    To make a loud, deep, and intense sound, especially in anger or excitement.

    - "The crowd roared in approval as the team scored a goal."
    - "The actor's intense performance had the audience roaring with laughter."
    - "The storm roared overhead, shaking the trees and houses."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɹɔɹ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with roar
roar , pore , moan , dore , poor
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Roar (en) : To make a loud, deep, and intense sound

  2. Roar (en) : A loud, deep, and intense sound made by an animal

  3. Roar (en) : To sail a ship

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Roar (en) : To make a loud, deep, and intense sound

  2. Roar (en) : A loud, deep, and intense sound made by an animal

  3. Roar (en) : To sail a ship

Variants
List of all variants of roar that leads to same result
roar , roared , roaring , roars , roar (back) to life , roar back to life , roar to life , sputter to life , sputter/roar to life
Forms
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roars, roared, roaring

Etymology
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Old English roor, hroor; related to hraeran ‘to snore’

Trivia
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  1. The loudest roar ever recorded was made by a blue whale, which produced a sound measuring 188 decibels.

  2. The roar of a lion is so powerful that it can be heard up to 5 miles away.

  3. The roar of a tiger can be heard up to 3 miles away.

  4. The roar of a bear can be heard up to 2 miles away.

Related Concepts
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  1. Animal sounds: The roar is just one of many different sounds that animals make. Other examples include barks, growls, meows, moos, and quacks.

  2. Animal behavior: The roar is just one aspect of an animal's behavior. Other behaviors include hunting, feeding, mating, and socializing.

Culture
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The roar is a powerful and evocative sound that is often associated with strength, power, and intimidation. In literature and art, the roar is often used to represent the wildness and untamed nature of animals, as well as the raw emotions of human beings. For example, the roar of a lion is a common symbol of courage and fearlessness, while the roar of a storm can represent the power and unpredictability of nature.

How to Memorize "roar"

  1. visualize

    - Close your eyes and imagine the sound of a lion's roar. Visualize the lion's powerful jaws opening wide as it lets out the roar. Imagine the vibrations of the sound as it travels through the air and reaches your ears.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'roar' with the sound of a lion. Imagine a lion every time you hear or read the word 'roar'. Associate the word with power, strength, and intimidation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Lions Roar' to remember the meaning of the word 'roar'. Visualize a lion roaring and remember that the word means 'to make a loud, deep, and intense sound'.

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