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roar
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- pronunciation:
- ror
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
roars, roaring, roared |
| definition 1: |
to make a long cry or shout that is both deep and loud.
The angry crowd roared at the referee.The male lion roared at the other male lion.- synonyms:
- bellow, growl, yowl
- similar words:
- bawl, boom, cry, explode, holler, howl, shout, yell
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| definition 2: |
to laugh loudly.
We roared at our cousin's silly jokes.- synonyms:
- howl
- similar words:
- laugh, scream
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| related words: |
bellow, grumble, rage, resound, roll, storm |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a loud, deep cry or shout.
The roar of the lion scared the little child.- synonyms:
- growl
- similar words:
- grumble
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| definition 2: |
a loud, steady noise made by things such as flames, surf, or machines.
The roar of the machines could be heard outside the building.- synonyms:
- blare, growl, roll, rumble, thunder
- similar words:
- din, grumble
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| related words: |
bawl, blare, gale, yell |
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