roar

Everyday

1. To roar is to make a very loud, deep sound like a lion. tree →
2. A roar is that loud, deep sound, or the loud noise of a crowd, engine, wind or sea. tree →
3. To roar with laughter is to laugh very loudly. tree →

In the lessons

In science and nature lessons lions and tigers roar; in stories dragons and monsters roar. In everyday life crowds roar at matches and engines roar. Phrases: «roar with laughter», «the roar of the crowd», «a roaring fire».

Examples

• The lion roared at the zoo. tree →
• The crowd roared when we scored. tree →
• We heard the roar of the waterfall. tree →
• Dad roared with laughter at the joke. tree →
• The plane roared over our heads. tree →
• We sat by a roaring fire. tree →
• The dragon gave a terrible roar. tree →

Note

Past: «roared». Do not confuse with «raw» (uncooked), which sounds similar in many accents. «A roaring success» means a very big success.

In Jewish tradition

Used of lions and of God's voice, as in Amos, where the roaring lion is a sign of danger and of God's warning.

Interpretation. Tradition reads the lion's roar as the prophet's call, since when God speaks the prophet cannot stay silent.

Examples

• The lion hath roared, who will not fear? (Prophets AMO.3.8, JPS 1917) tree →
• Will a lion roar in the forest, when he hath no prey? (Prophets AMO.3.4, JPS 1917) tree →
• The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their food from God. (Writings PSA.104.21, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Past: «roared». Do not confuse with «raw» (uncooked), which sounds similar in many accents. «A roaring success» means a very big success.