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soar

Verb

  1. 1

    soar

    To rise from bottom to top strongly or immediately.

    Korean definition: 아래에서 위로 세차게 혹은 곧바로 오르다.

    • The balloon the child let go of soared high into the sky.

    • Steam rises in wisps from the rice cakes Mother has just steamed.

  2. 2

    soar; increase; ascend

    For prices, etc., to go up suddenly.

    Korean definition: 물가, 값 등이 이전보다 갑자기 올라가다.

    • It hasn't rained for months, so vegetable prices have soared.

    • In recent years, market prices have been soaring sky-high.

  3. 3

    rise

    For the sun or moon to come up.

    Korean definition: 해나 달이 뜨다.

    • Looking at the round moon risen in the sky, I made a wish.

    • On New Year's morning, my family climbed a mountain and watched the sun rise.

  4. 4

    rise; tower

    For a high building, mountain, etc., to stand on the ground.

    Korean definition: 높은 건물이나 산 등이 땅 위에 우뚝 서다.

    • Two pillars rose high on the flat ground.

    • The towering peaks of Seoraksan Mountain boasted magnificent scenery.