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roars Meaning & Definition

/ɹɔɹz/

What Does Roars Mean?

As a noun, roars means plural of roar. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of roar. As a verb, it means To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.

Roars Definition (Noun)

  1. plural of roar

Roars as a Verb

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of roar

Noun

  1. A long, loud, deep shout, as of rage or laughter, made with the mouth wide open.
  2. The cry of the lion.
  3. The deep cry of the bull.
  4. A loud resounding noise.

    the roar of a motorbike

  5. A show of strength or character.

Verb

  1. To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.
  2. To laugh in a particularly loud manner.

    The audience roared at his jokes.

  3. Of animals (especially the lion), to make a loud deep noise.

    The lioness roared to scare off the hyenas.

  4. Generally, of inanimate objects etc., to make a loud resounding noise.
  5. To proceed vigorously.
  6. To cry aloud; to proclaim loudly.
  7. To be boisterous; to be disorderly.
  8. To make a loud noise in breathing, as horses do when they have a certain disease.
  9. (North Midlands) to cry

Synonyms of Roars

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Roars in a Sentence

the roar of a motorbike

The audience roared at his jokes.

The lioness roared to scare off the hyenas.

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