soar (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /sɔːr/

Definition

To fly or rise high in the air, often with a smooth, gliding motion.

Examples

• The hawk soared effortlessly on the thermal currents.

• Her spirits soared when she heard the good news.

• As the sun set, the balloons began to soar into the twilight sky.

How to Use soar

soar high (collocation)

To fly or rise very high in the air. — "The kite soared high in the windy sky."

soar into (prepositional phrase)

To move upward into a space or atmosphere. — "The rocket soared into orbit."

soar with (prepositional phrase)

To fly or rise alongside something or someone. — "The birds soared with the wind."

soar to (prepositional phrase)

To rise to a particular level or position. — "Her career soared to the top of the industry."

Synonyms of soar

Words with a similar meaning to soar:

• climb
• ascend
• mount
• skyrocket

Antonyms of soar

Words with the opposite meaning to soar:

• descend
• plunge

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