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UK//ðə treɪn hæd bɪn ˈrɔːrɪŋ baɪ//US//ðə treɪn hæd bɪn ˈrɔrɪŋ baɪ//

Meaning of The train had been roaring by

The train made a loud noise while passing quickly.

In simple words: The train was going very fast and making a loud noise.

The train had been roaring by in a sentence

  • As I waited at the station, the train had been roaring by unexpectedly.
  • Suddenly, the train had been roaring by, shaking the ground beneath us.
  • In the distance, I could see that the train had been roaring by, filling the air with its sound.

How to use The train had been roaring by

Use this phrase to describe the sound and speed of a train. It's appropriate in narrative descriptions and storytelling.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a lion roaring and a train speeding – both are loud!

Related words

Collocations with The train had been roaring by

  • had been roaring
  • train roaring
  • roaring by

Synonyms for The train had been roaring by

  • whizzing by
  • zooming past
  • speeding along

Common mistakes with The train had been roaring by

  • Confusing 'roaring' with 'roared' as tense
  • Using 'train' as plural with 'were' instead of 'had been'
  • Misunderstanding 'roaring' as a positive sound instead of loud.

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Frequently asked questions about The train had been roaring by

What does The train had been roaring by mean?

The train was going very fast and making a loud noise.

What is the definition of The train had been roaring by?

The train made a loud noise while passing quickly.

How do you use The train had been roaring by in a sentence?

As I waited at the station, the train had been roaring by unexpectedly.

Can you give another example of The train had been roaring by?

Suddenly, the train had been roaring by, shaking the ground beneath us.

What are synonyms for The train had been roaring by?

Common alternatives include whizzing by, zooming past, speeding along.

What words go with The train had been roaring by?

It commonly pairs with had been roaring, train roaring, roaring by.

What are common mistakes when using The train had been roaring by?

Confusing 'roaring' with 'roared' as tense Using 'train' as plural with 'were' instead of 'had been' Misunderstanding 'roaring' as a positive sound instead of loud.

How do you pronounce The train had been roaring by?

US: //ðə treɪn hæd bɪn ˈrɔrɪŋ baɪ//, UK: //ðə treɪn hæd bɪn ˈrɔːrɪŋ baɪ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use The train had been roaring by?

Use this phrase to describe the sound and speed of a train. It's appropriate in narrative descriptions and storytelling.