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US/sɔːr/
UK/sɔː/
to rise quickly to a very high level; (of a bird or plane) to fly high in the air
In context
Temperatures soared to 42 degrees in central Vietnam last summer.
An eagle soared high above the valley in the early morning light.
Electricity bills soar every summer as families run air conditioners all day.
Words that go with soar
verb + preposition
- soar toHouse prices in Hanoi have soared to record levels.
- soar aboveKites soared above the beach on the windy afternoon.
- soar intoThe rocket soared into the night sky.
- soar overParagliders soar over the rice terraces of Mu Cang Chai every autumn.
verb + adverb
- soar highSeabirds soar high over the waves looking for fish.
adjective + noun
- soaring temperaturesSoaring temperatures have damaged coffee crops in the highlands.