Roar has 11 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a deep prolonged loud noise
"The lion roared from its cave, sending a deep, prolonged sound echoing across the savanna."
2
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
"his bellow filled the hallway"
3
the sound made by a lion
"The massive cat let out a terrifying roar that echoed through the savanna."
4
A long, loud, deep shout, as of rage or laughter, made with the mouth wide open.
"After hearing the shocking news, he stood up and let out a roar that shook the entire room."
Verb
1
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
"The wind was howling in the trees"
"The water roared down the chute"
2
utter words loudly and forcefully
"`Get out of here,' he roared"
3
emit long loud cries
"wail in self-pity"
"howl with sorrow"
4
act or proceed in a riotous, turbulent, or disorderly way
"desperadoes from the hills regularly roared in to take over the town"
5
make a loud noise, as of animal
"The bull bellowed"
6
laugh unrestrainedly and heartily
"When the magician revealed the rabbit, the entire audience began to roar with delight at his clever trick."
7
To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.
"After slamming the door in frustration, he let out a roar that shook the walls of his apartment."
Example Sentences
"his bellow filled the hallway"
noun
"The wind was howling in the trees"
verb
"The water roared down the chute"
verb
"`Get out of here,' he roared"
verb
"wail in self-pity"
verb
"howl with sorrow"
verb
"desperadoes from the hills regularly roared in to take over the town"
verb
"The bull bellowed"
verb
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