C1verb 2K

Soar

UK //sɔː// US //sɔr// Pronunciation

Definition

To fly or rise high into the air.

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In simple words: To fly high in the sky.

Examples

• The eagle can soar effortlessly across the mountains.
• The hot air balloon began to soar as the fire heated the air inside.
• As the sun set, the kites soared against the fading light.
• Her spirits soared when she received the good news.
• The stock prices began to soar after the announcement was made.
• He watched the planes soar through the clouds on his way to the airport.
• We all felt our excitement soar during the concert.

Usage notes

Commonly used to describe birds or aircraft rising high. Suitable for formal and informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

soar + adverb / preposition

Memory hint

Imagine a bird soaring high above the mountains.

Collocations

• soar high
• soar above
• soar to new heights

Synonyms

• fly
• glide
• ascend
• rise
• hover

Antonyms

• plummet
• descend
• fall

Common mistakes

• Used incorrectly in the past tense as 'soared' when referring to future actions.
• Confused with 'sore', which means painful.