What does soared mean?
Soar means to rise rapidly, especially by flying with power and grace. The verb is particularly vivid for birds or aircraft moving upward into the sky, but it is also used figuratively to describe something increasing sharply, as when prices soar or a singer’s popularity soars. The image carried by the word is one of height, speed, and expansive movement, often beyond ordinary limits. Soared is the past tense and past participle of soar; in formal writing, the simple past generally appears as “soared,” while progressive forms are written “soaring” and “has soared.” The word is common in both British and American English and can be used in journalism, literature, sport, and everyday speech.
verbTo rise rapidly or to fly upward, especially with powerful or sweeping movement. It can also mean to increase to a very high level.
- To fly or rise rapidly upward, especially with smooth, powerful movement.
- To increase sharply or attain a very high level.
- To move or be carried rapidly upward or through the air.
"The eagle soared above the cliffs, riding the rising currents of air."
"The aircraft soared over the mountains before descending toward the runway."
"Demand for electric vehicles soared after the new model was introduced."
Soar can describe both a bird sweeping into the sky and a number climbing to a record high.
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
Where does soared come from?
The verb comes from Middle English soren, developed from Old French sorer, meaning “to rise” or “soar.” It ultimately relates to Latin sorrire, a form of surgere meaning “to rise, leap, or surge.” The modern word preserves the older sense of rising powerfully into the air and also developed figurative uses for rapid increases.
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How soared is actually used
Soar is especially vivid when describing flight, rapid upward movement, or a dramatic increase. It is often used in figurative contexts such as prices, popularity, or ambition soaring.
Easily confused with soared
Soared means to rise or increase, whereas soured means to become unpleasant or to turn sour.