Soar usually means to risemove higher or become greater in height, amount, or position quickly and dramaticallyin a very noticeable and sudden way, especially in price, level, or amount. It can also mean to fly high in the air or to move upwardtoward a higher place or position strongly.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /sohr/
Easy pronunciation: SOHR (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable; the vowel sound is stressed.
Verb, meaning to rise rapidly or increase sharply.
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Soar Meaning
to increase very quickly or move sharply upward
Part of speech: verb
Definition: rise rapidly
Example: The stock market soared after the cease-fire was announced.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- surge — A strong, rapid increase; works well for prices, numbers, and levels.
- zoom — Can mean rise or move very fast, but is a little less precise than soar.
- soar up — A direct variant used with the same meaning.
- soar upwards — A direct variant used with the same meaning.
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Other Meanings of Soar
Meaning 2
to fly in a hang glider
Part of speech: verb
Definition: fly by means of a hang glider
Example: He learned to soar over the cliffs in a hang glider.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- hang glide — The standard term for this activity.
Meaning 3
to glide an aircraft without using its engine
Part of speech: verb
Definition: fly a plane without an engine
Example: The pilot soared silently above the valley.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- sailplane — Related to gliding in an engineless aircraft, but more specific than soar.
Meaning 4
the upward movement of something into the air
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the act of rising upward into the air
Example: The bird's soar carried it higher on the warm air.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- zoom — Can suggest a quick upward movement, but it is less exact and often implies speed rather than graceful rising.
Meaning 5
to fly high or rise through the air
Part of speech: verb
Definition: fly upwards or high in the sky
Example: Eagles soar high above the mountains.
Meaning 6
to move upward or climb to a higher point
Part of speech: verb
Definition: go or move upward
Example: Temperatures soared during the afternoon.
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Soar Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- surge
- zoom
- soar up
- soar upwards
fly by means of a hang glider
- hang glide
fly a plane without an engine
- sailplane
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Common Mistakes
- Do not use soar for every kind of flying. It often means flying high, not just flying in general.
- Do not confuse soar with sailplane. Sailplane is a noun for the aircraft or a gliding-related term, not a general synonym in all contexts.
- Do not use zoom when you mean graceful flight in the sky; it often suggests fast movement instead.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does soar mean in simple English?
Soar usually means to rise very quickly, or to fly high in the air.
What is a good synonym for soar?
For the common meaning of rising quickly, strong synonyms include surge and, in some contexts, zoom.
Is soar used for prices and numbers?
Yes. It is often used for prices, rates, temperatures, and other things that increase sharply.
Can soar mean to fly?
Yes. It can mean to fly high in the air, especially when gliding or riding air currents.
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