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roaring

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. 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.

noun

  1. 1.A loud, deep, prolonged sound, as of a large beast; a roar.
  2. 2.An affection of the windpipe of a horse, causing a loud, peculiar noise in breathing under exertion.
  3. 3.(North Midlands) to cry

adjective

  1. 1.Intensive; extreme.
  2. 2.Very successful; lively.

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