soar

²soar

noun

Definition of SOAR

1

: the range, distance, or height attained in soaring

2

: the act of soaring : upward flight

Examples of SOAR

1. <the soar of the space shuttle never fails to inspire>

First Known Use of SOAR

1596

Related to SOAR

Synonyms: ascension, climb, rise, rising, ascent

Antonyms: descent, dip, dive, drop, fall, nosedive, plunge

Related Words: boost, hike, increase, raise; blastoff, elevation, hoist, levitation, liftoff, raising, takeoff; heave, thrust, upheaval, uplifting, upraising, upsurge, upsweep, upswing, upthrust, uptrend, upturn, upwelling

Near Antonyms: plop, plummeting, sinking; decline, decrease, down; comedown, downfall, downgrade

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Other Aeronautics/Aerospace Terms

airway, apron, corridor, dirigible, fishtail, flat-hat, vector