roar
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
Old English rārian, from Germanic. Cognate with German röhren.
[edit] Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA: /rɔː/, SAMPA: /rO:/
- (US) enPR: rôr, IPA: /roʊr/, /rɔːr/, SAMPA: /rO:r/
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- Rhymes: -ɔː(r)
[edit] Verb
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to roar (third-person singular simple present roars, present participle roaring, simple past and past participle roared)
- To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.
- To laugh in a particularly loud manner.
- Of animals (especially the lion), to make a loud deep noise.
- Generally, of inanimate objects etc., to make a loud resounding noise.
[edit] Translations
to make loud deep cry of emotional
of animals
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[edit] Noun
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roar (plural roars)
- A long, loud, deep shout made with the mouth wide open.
- The cry of the lion.
- The deep cry of the bull.
- A loud sound as of a motorbike or a similar engine.
- A show of strength or character.
[edit] Translations
long, loud, deep shout
cry of the lion
sound of a motorbike or a similar engine
show of strength or character
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