soar

[sɔː(r)]

soar Definition

  • 1to rise quickly and smoothly up into the air
  • 2to increase rapidly above the usual level

Using soar: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "soar" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The eagle soared high above the mountains.

  • Example

    The price of oil has soared in recent months.

  • Example

    Her spirits soared when she received the good news.

  • Example

    The company's profits have soared since they introduced the new product.

soar Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with soar

  • soar to new heights

    to achieve great success or reach a new level of excellence

    Example

    After years of hard work, she finally soared to new heights in her career.

  • to be better than something or not affected by it

    Example

    His talent as a musician allowed him to soar above his critics.

  • to feel very happy or excited

    Example

    She was soaring on wings of happiness after her engagement.

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Summary: soar in Brief

The verb 'soar' [sɔː(r)] means to rise quickly and smoothly up into the air or to increase rapidly above the usual level. It can refer to physical movement, as in 'The eagle soared high above the mountains,' or to abstract concepts, as in 'The company's profits have soared since they introduced the new product.' The phrase 'soar to new heights' denotes achieving great success, while 'soar above something' means to be better than something or not affected by it.

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