roars
word · lemma: roar
Definition
Makes a loud, deep sound like a lion or an engine. Also used for people or crowds making very loud noises.
Usage & Nuances
Used for animals (especially lions), machines, and crowds. Often dramatic. Not the same as 'shouts'—'roars' is much louder and deeper. Common collocations: 'the lion roars,' 'the engine roars,' 'the crowd roars with applause.'
Spanish: ruge - bramaPortuguese (BR): ruge - bramaPortuguese (PT): ruge - bramaChinese (Simplified): 咆哮 - 吼叫Chinese (Traditional): 咆哮 - 吼叫Hindi: गरजता है - दहाड़ता हैArabic: يزأر - يصرخ (بقوة)Bengali: গর্জায় - ধ্বনি তোলে (শব্দ করে)Russian: ревёт - рычитJapanese: 轟く - 吼えるVietnamese: gầm vang - gào thétKorean: 포효하다 - 요란하게 울리다Turkish: kükremek - gürlemekUrdu: گرجتا ہے - دھاڑتا ہےIndonesian: mengaum - bergemuruh
Example Sentences
The lion roars in the jungle at night.
basic
The crowd roars after the goal.
basic
The engine roars when the car starts.
basic
Her laughter roars across the room, making everyone smile.
natural
Thunder roars as the storm begins.
natural
As the comedian tells the joke, the audience roars with laughter.
natural