Definition of soar
intransitive verb
1a : to fly aloft or aboutb (1) : to sail or hover in the air often at a great height : glide (2) of a glider : to fly without engine power and without loss of altitude
2 : to rise or increase dramatically (as in position, value, or price) stocks soared
3 : to ascend to a higher or more exalted level makes my spirits soar
4 : to rise to majestic stature
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Examples of soar in a sentence
The temperature soared to 100 degrees.
Stock prices are beginning to soar.
The oil shortage sent prices soaring.
The nation's divorce rate has soared.
The eagle soared above us.
A hang glider soared in the air.
The rocket soared into the sky.
The ball soared out of the stadium.
The mountain soars over 20,000 feet above sea level.
Origin and Etymology of soar
Middle English soren, from Middle French essorer, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin *exaurare, from Latin ex- + aura air — more at aura
First Known Use: 14th century
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Definition of soar
1 : the range, distance, or height attained in soaring
2 : the act of soaring : upward flight
Examples of soar in a sentence
the soar of the space shuttle never fails to inspire
1596
First Known Use of soar
1596
SOAR Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of soar for English Language Learners
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: to increase very quickly in amount or price
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: to fly or sail often at a great height by floating on air currents
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: to rise quickly upward to a great height
SOAR Defined for Kids
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1 : to fly or glide through the air often at a great height An eagle soared overhead.
2 : to increase quickly Prices were soaring.
3 : to rise quickly The ball soared out of the park. My spirits soared with the news.
4 : to rise to a great height Buildings soared above us.
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