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roar

The correct spelling is roar.

How to pronounce roar

/ɹɔː/
noun

IPA: /ɹɔː/

Say it like: Roa-r

The correct spelling is roar. A long, loud, deep shout, as of rage or laughter, made with the mouth wide open. For example: "the roar of a motorbike"

Usage Examples

the roar of a motorbike

The audience roared at his jokes.

The lioness roared to scare off the hyenas.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A long, loud, deep shout, as of rage or laughter, made with the mouth wide open.
  2. 2.The cry of the lion.
  3. 3.The deep cry of the bull.
  4. 4.A loud resounding noise.
  5. 5.A show of strength or character.

verb

  1. 1.To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.
  2. 2.To laugh in a particularly loud manner.
  3. 3.Of animals (especially the lion), to make a loud deep noise.
  4. 4.Generally, of inanimate objects etc., to make a loud resounding noise.
  5. 5.To proceed vigorously.

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