Roar - translation, pronunciation and examples
roar
living beings wild animals verb
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When to use roar
громко реветь
яростно реветь
свирепо реветь
реветь на добычу
реветь от злости
roar usage examples
Тигр начал реветь громко, когда увидел туристов.
The tiger began to roar loudly when it saw the hikers.
В зоопарке дети подпрыгнули, когда лев начал реветь.
At the zoo, children jumped when the lion began to roar.
Similar words
A loud, deep, prolonged vocal sound, typical of large animals; also figurative for a loud announcement
A long, mournful or piercing sound, typical of wolves or dogs; can be human wailing
To call or speak very loudly, usually to be heard or express strong feeling; primarily human
To call out loudly or to sob/weep; can be emotional calling by people or animal calls
A low, guttural sound indicating anger or threat; shorter and lower-pitched than a roar
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roar synonyms
What's the difference between roar / howl / shout / cry / growl / snarl
A loud, deep, prolonged vocal sound, typical of large animals; also figurative for a loud announcement
The lion roared and the ground seemed to shake.
Лев громко заревел, и земля, казалось, задрожала.
A long, mournful or piercing sound, typical of wolves or dogs; can be human wailing
Wolves howled at the moon.
Волки выли на луну.
To call or speak very loudly, usually to be heard or express strong feeling; primarily human
She shouted his name across the street.
Она крикнула его имя через улицу.
To call out loudly or to sob/weep; can be emotional calling by people or animal calls
The bird cried loudly when its nest was disturbed.
Птица громко заплакала/закликала, когда её гнездо потревожили.
A low, guttural sound indicating anger or threat; shorter and lower-pitched than a roar
The dog growled when the stranger came too close.
Собака зарычала, когда незнакомец подошёл слишком близко.
A harsh, angry sound often accompanied by a bared-teeth expression; aggressive and threatening
The tiger snarled and showed its teeth.
Тигр зарычал угрожающе и показал зубы.
A short, sharp cry usually signifying pain or surprise; often used for dogs
The dog yelped when its tail was stepped on.
Собака взвизгнула, когда ей наступили на хвост.
A long, mournful cry expressing grief or pain; more human and mournful than a roar
Mourners wailed at the funeral.
Скорбящие выли/оплакивали на похоронах.
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How to pronounce roar and what this word means
roar translation: реветь. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce roar
/ˈrɔː/
roar translation
реветь
roar examples
The tiger began to roar loudly when it saw the hikers.
roar transcription
/ˈrɔː/, /ˈrɔɹ/
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roar meaning: what does it mean?
living beings wild animals verb
roar pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
roar is pronounced as /ˈrɔː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
roar definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The tiger began to roar loudly when it saw the hikers. Translation: Тигр начал реветь громко, когда увидел туристов.
Is roar part of Wild Animals vocabulary?
Yes, roar (реветь) can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is roar part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, roar (реветь) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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