roar
/ɹɔː/verb
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1
To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.
2
To laugh in a particularly loud manner.
3
Of animals (especially a lion), to make a loud deep noise.
4
Generally, of inanimate objects etc., to make a loud resounding noise.
5
To proceed vigorously.
6
To cry aloud; to proclaim loudly.
7
To be boisterous; to be disorderly.
8
To make a loud noise in breathing, as horses do when they have a certain disease.
9
To cry.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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