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roaring

/ˈɹɔːɹɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The loud, deep, and intense sound made by a large group of animals, especially lions, tigers, or elephants.

    - "The savanna came alive with the roaring of lions."
    - "The elephants let out a series of roars as they charged."
  • Verb

    To express or utter loudly and forcefully.

    - "The crowd roared in approval as the team scored the winning goal."
    - "The actor roared his lines for the dramatic scene."

Synonyms

bustling , prosperous , thriving
Rhymes
Words rhyming with roaring
growing , mowing , owing
Variants
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roaring , roaringly , roarings , roar , roared , roars , roaring boy , roaring boys , roaring forties , roaring drunk , roaring success , roaring twenties , rip-roaring
Etymology
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Old English hraegenian, from hraegenian, to bellow, roar. Related to hragan, to cry out.


Trivia
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  1. The loudest roar ever recorded was from a blue whale, which reached a volume of 188 decibels.

  2. The sound of a lion's roar can be heard up to 5 miles away.


Related Concepts
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  1. Animal roar: The distinctive sound made by various animals, such as lions, tigers, and elephants.

  2. Thunder roar: The loud, rumbling sound of thunder, which can resemble the roar of an animal.


Culture
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In literature and popular culture, the roar of animals is often used to signify power, strength, and dominance. For example, in Ernest Hemingway's 'The Old Man and the Sea,' the roar of the marlin is a symbol of the fish's power and the fisherman's triumph. In music, the roar of a crowd can be heard in rock and roll songs as a sign of excitement and energy.

How to Memorize "roaring"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a lion in the savanna, opening its jaws wide and letting out a powerful roar. Visualize the vibrations of the sound waves as they travel through the air.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'roaring' with power, strength, and intensity. Think of a lion's roar as a symbol of dominance.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Roaring Lions Rule' to remember the definition of 'roaring' as the sound made by lions.


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