roar (B2)
verb/noun
Pronunciation: /rɔːr/
Definition
A loud, deep, prolonged cry of pain, anger, or distress, or the sound made by a large animal like a lion.
Examples
The crowd let out a roar of approval when the team scored.
The lion's roar could be heard for miles around.
He heard the roar of the crowd as he stepped onto the stage.
How to Use roar
- roar with laughter (idiom)
- To laugh very loudly. — "The children roared with laughter at the clown's antics."
- roar of approval (collocation)
- A loud expression of strong agreement or praise. — "The crowd let out a roar of approval when the winner was announced."
- roar at (prepositional phrase)
- To shout angrily at someone or something. — "The coach roared at the players to get back on defense."
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