Word
soar
US/ˈsɔɹ/
UK/sˈɔː/
Definitions
01to fly high
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to fly high in the air using the wind, without moving your wings much.
v. to fly or glide at a great height while maintaining altitude by using rising air currents.
“The eagle began to soar high above the mountains, looking for food.”
“The hawk continued to soar effortlessly on the thermals, circling the valley for nearly an hour without a single wingbeat.”
02to increase rapidly
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to rise very quickly to a high level, especially for prices or temperatures.
v. to increase rapidly and significantly above the usual or expected level.
“Temperatures are expected to soar to forty degrees this weekend.”
“Stock prices began to soar immediately after the merger was announced, reaching record highs by the end of the trading day.”
03spirits or feelings
C1 · Advanced Literary
v. to feel very happy, hopeful, or excited.
v. to rise to a high emotional or spiritual state; to be inspired or exalted.
“Her spirits began to soar when she heard the good news.”
“The composer's imagination seemed to soar as he worked on the final movement of the symphony.”
04upward flight
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Literary
n. the act of flying high or rising upward.
n. the act or instance of soaring; an upward flight or ascent.
“The bird's sudden soar into the clouds was beautiful to watch.”
“With one powerful soar, the glider reached the crest of the ridge and disappeared from view.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “soar” in context.
Verb
01. soar above the horizon
“We watched the hot air balloons soar above the distant horizon at dawn.”
verb + prep + adj + noun
02. soar to new heights
“The young athlete's career continues to soar to new heights after her Olympic victory.”
verb + prep + adj + noun
Noun
03. temperatures soar
“As temperatures soar across the region, health officials have issued a heat warning.”
noun + verb
04. prices soar
“Stock prices soared following the announcement of the successful merger.”
noun + verb
Adverb
05. soar dramatically
“Energy costs are expected to soar dramatically during the winter months.”
verb + adv
06. soar effortlessly
“The glider soared effortlessly over the valley, riding the warm air currents.”
verb + adv
07. soar skyward
“The eagle spread its wings and soared skyward, disappearing into the clouds.”
verb + adv
Usage
The verb is intransitive and does not take a direct object.
Real-World Examples
“After his US-listed Nvidia shares soared by more than 1,000%, Chanyong Park, who works in marketing, says he put most of the profits into SK Hynix shares.” “With temperatures set to soar as high as 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 Celsius) this week, Europeans and tourists say that summer in Europe has lost its appeal.” “Today, we look at the government’s response to extreme heat, and fires around the country, as he chairs a meeting of the government's emergency Cobra committee, as temperatures are set to soar again.” “When temperatures soared again the next month, the 30-year-old, who lives in London, slept on the sofa in her living room, with an electric fan switched on.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
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