soar
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Verb — To fly high in the air with little effort, especially by gliding on air currents.
How to use soar
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French essorer ("to fly up"), ultimately from Latin ex- ("out") plus aura ("air, breeze") — the same root that gives us "aura."
Full origin of soar →Frequently asked questions
What does “soar” mean?
The word “soar” means to fly high in the air with little effort, especially by gliding on air currents. In plain terms, to fly effortlessly high up, or to rise sharply — often used for prices, hopes, or confidence.
How do you pronounce “soar”?
“Soar” is pronounced saw (/soɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “soar” in a sentence?
Here is “soar” used in a sentence: “The eagle soared above the canyon without flapping its wings.”
What part of speech is “soar”?
“Soar” is a verb.
Where does the word “soar” come from?
The word “soar” comes from Latin. From Old French essorer ("to fly up"), ultimately from Latin ex- ("out") plus aura ("air, breeze") — the same root that gives us "aura.".
Is “soar” a common word?
“Soar” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “soar” have?
“Soar” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to fly high in the air with little effort, especially by gliding on air currents.