October 28, 2021 Word of the Day
soars; soared; soaring
A thermometer showing the soaring temperature
Definition of SOAR
[no object]
1 : to increase very quickly in amount or price
The temperature soared to 100 degrees.
Stock prices are beginning to soar.
The oil shortage sent prices soaring.
The nation's divorce rate has soared.
Interest rates have soared (up) to new heights.
2 a : to fly or sail often at a great height by floating on air currents
The eagle soared above us.
A hang glider soared in the air.
2 b : to rise quickly upward to a great height
The rocket soared into the sky.
The ball soared out of the stadium.
— often used figuratively
The song is soaring in popularity. = The popularity of the song is soaring.
Her spirits soared [=she became very happy and excited] when she heard the news.
3 : to reach or rise to a great height
The mountain soars over 20,000 feet above sea level.
— soaring adjective, always used before a noun
a soaring divorce rate
a soaring eagle
She is enjoying her soaring popularity.
soaring skyscrapers
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