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Definition soar in British English

soar verb

[intransitive] verb
/sɔː(r)/
Example

Unemployment has soared.

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2

to fly high in the sky

Example

An eagle was soaring overhead.

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2.1

to rise quickly into the air

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3

to be very tall and impressive

Example

Skyscrapers soar above the city streets.

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4

if your spirits or hopes soar, you suddenly feel very happy and hopeful

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Definition soar in British English