(roars, roaring, roared)
1.
If something, usually a vehicle, roars somewhere, it goes there very fast, making a loud noise. (WRITTEN)
The plane roared down the runway for takeoff...
VERB: V adv/prep
2.
If something roars, it makes a very loud noise. (WRITTEN)
The engine roared, and the vehicle leapt forward...
...the roaring waters of Niagara Falls.
VERB: V, V-ing
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Roar is also a noun.
...the roar of traffic...
N-COUNT: usu sing
3.
If someone roars with laughter, they laugh in a very noisy way.
Max threw back his head and roared with laughter.
VERB: V with n
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Roar is also a noun.
There were roars of laughter as he stood up.
N-COUNT: N of n
4.
If someone roars, they shout something in a very loud voice. (WRITTEN)
'I'll kill you for that,' he roared...
During the playing of the national anthem the crowd roared and whistled...
The audience roared its approval.
VERB: V with quote, V, V n
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Roar is also a noun.
There was a roar of approval.
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5.
When a lion roars, it makes the loud sound that lions typically make.
The lion roared once, and sprang.
VERB: V
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Roar is also a noun.
...the roar of lions in the distance.
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