Meaning
To make a long, deep, very loud sound, like a lion or a big engine.
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Word origin
From Old English rarian, a word made to copy the sound itself.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- rarian
Grammar
Examples
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"Roar" is the deep, loud sound a lion makes.
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A crowd can roar when many voices shout together.
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Engines roar when they are very loud.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 22, lesson 3: roar, section, darkness and 7 more words.