soar
saw
Soar (verb) means to fly high in the air with little effort, especially by gliding on air currents. Example: “The eagle soared above the canyon without flapping its wings.”
verb
1
To fly high in the air with little effort, especially by gliding on air currents.
"The eagle soared above the canyon without flapping its wings."
2
To rise quickly to a high level.
"Prices for gas soared over the summer."
"Her confidence soared after the promotion."
How to use soar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo fly effortlessly high up, or to rise sharply — often used for prices, hopes, or confidence.
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Common pairings
soar above
prices soared
spirits soared
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Word forms
- Plural
- soars
- Third person singular
- soars
- Past tense
- soared
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Etymology
From Old French essorer ("to fly up"), ultimately from Latin ex- ("out") plus aura ("air, breeze") — the same root that gives us "aura."
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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.
