soar
word
Definition
To fly or rise high in the air; also used to describe something that increases quickly, like prices or numbers.
Usage & Nuances
'Soar' is used both literally (birds, planes) and figuratively (prices, popularity, emotions). Common phrases: 'soar to new heights', 'prices soared', 'confidence soared'. Avoid using 'soar' for slow or small increases.
Spanish: elevarse - dispararse (precio/valor)Portuguese (BR): voar alto - disparar (preço/valor)Portuguese (PT): voar alto - disparar (preço/valor)Chinese (Simplified): 高飞 - 猛增Chinese (Traditional): 高飛 - 猛增Hindi: ऊँचा उड़ना - तेज़ी से बढ़नाArabic: يحلق - يرتفع بسرعةBengali: উচ্চে উঠা - দ্রুত বৃদ্ধি পাওয়াRussian: парить - взлетать - стремительно растиJapanese: 舞い上がる - 急上昇するVietnamese: bay cao - tăng vọtKorean: 치솟다 - 높이 날다Turkish: yüksekten uçmak - hızla artmakUrdu: پرواز کرنا - تیزی سے بڑھناIndonesian: melambung - meningkat tajam
Example Sentences
The eagle soared above the mountains.
basic
The price of oil soared last year.
basic
Her spirits soared when she heard the news.
basic
Temperatures are expected to soar this weekend.
natural
After the big win, the team's confidence soared.
natural
Rents have soared in the city, making it hard to find an apartment.
natural