roar
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B1
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/rɔr/
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/rɔː/
loud, deep sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'roar' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'rārian', where 'rārian' meant 'to cry out'.
Historical Evolution
'rārian' transformed into the Middle English word 'roaren', and eventually became the modern English word 'roar'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cry out loudly', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make a loud, deep sound'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a loud, deep sound, typically made by a lion or other large wild animal.
The roar of the lion echoed through the jungle.
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Verb 1
to make a loud, deep sound, as a lion does.
The lion roared loudly in the zoo.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40