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roar vs holler

holler vs roar

roar and holler both are nouns.

roar and holler both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
roar Yes No Yes No
holler Yes No Yes No
As nouns, roar and holler are synonyms defined as:
  • roar and holler: a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
Other synonyms of roar include bellow, bellowing, holla, hollering, hollo, holloa, roaring, yowl.
As verbs, holler is a hypernym of roar; that is, holler is a word with a broader meaning than roar:
  • roar: emit long loud cries
  • holler: utter a sudden loud cry
Other hypernyms of roar include call, cry, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell.
roar (noun) holler (noun)
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
a deep prolonged loud noise a small valley between mountains
the sound made by a lion
roar (verb) holler (verb)
laugh unrestrainedly and heartily complain
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles utter a sudden loud cry
emit long loud cries shout out
utter words loudly and forcefully
make a loud noise, as of animal
act or proceed in a riotous, turbulent, or disorderly way
Difference between roar and holler

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