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Uncommonroaring
The correct spelling is roaring.
How to pronounce roaring
verb
IPA: /ˈɹɔːɹɪŋ/
Say it like: Roa-rin-g
The correct spelling is roaring. To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion. For example: "The audience roared at his jokes."
Usage Examples
“The audience roared at his jokes.”
“The lioness roared to scare off the hyenas.”
“The ice-cream sellers did a roaring trade in the midday heat.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.
- 2.To laugh in a particularly loud manner.
- 3.Of animals (especially the lion), to make a loud deep noise.
- 4.Generally, of inanimate objects etc., to make a loud resounding noise.
- 5.To proceed vigorously.
noun
- 1.A loud, deep, prolonged sound, as of a large beast; a roar.
- 2.An affection of the windpipe of a horse, causing a loud, peculiar noise in breathing under exertion.
- 3.(North Midlands) to cry
adjective
- 1.Intensive; extreme.
- 2.Very successful; lively.
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