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soar

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /sɔr/ · UK /sɔː/

Forms: soaring, soared

soar means: To fly high in the air, moving easily with little effort.

verb

FLY HIGHB2

To fly high in the air, moving easily with little effort.

  • Birds soared above the trees.
  • We watched a glider soar through the clouds.
  • An eagle was soaring high over the mountain.

How to use it: soar above/over something (An eagle soared above the valley.)

Similar words: glide, fly

Common phrases: soar above something, soar through something, soar high, soar on something

noun

UPWARD FLIGHTC2

A movement upward or a flight high in the air.

  • The eagle began its upward soar.
  • Her eyes followed the falcon's graceful soar.
  • A sudden soar carried the bird above the cliffs.

Similar words: ascent, upward flight

Opposites: descent

Common phrases: an upward soar, a sudden soar, the eagle's soar

Questions about soar

What does soar mean?

To fly high in the air, moving easily with little effort.

What is soar in other languages?

Türkçe: süzülmek · Español: planear · Français: planer · Deutsch: segeln · Italiano: planare · 日本語: 高く舞う

How do you pronounce soar?

In American English /sɔr/; in British English /sɔː/.

How do you use soar in a sentence?

Birds soared above the trees. We watched a glider soar through the clouds.

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