B2verbnatureemotions
US/rɔːr/
UK/rɔː/
to make a very loud, deep sound, like a lion, an engine or an angry crowd
In context
The lion opened its mouth and roared across the grassland.
A truck roared past our window and woke the baby.
The crowd roared with laughter when he forgot his own name.
Words that go with roar
verb + preposition
- roar with laughterThe whole class roared with laughter.
- roar pastMotorbikes roared past in the narrow street.
verb + adverb
- roar backThe team roared back to win in the second half.
- roar angrilyThe coach roared angrily at the players.
- roar loudlyThe crowd roared loudly when the band came on.
verb + noun
- roar its approvalThe crowd roared its approval when the band came back on stage.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
roar to meCorrect: roar at me