blaring
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈblɛərɪŋ/
KK: /ˈblɛrɪŋ/
noun
Definition
A loud and harsh sound, often associated with horns or alarms.
Example
The blaring of the sirens woke everyone up in the neighborhood.
Conversation
Did you hear that blaring noise from the street earlier?
Yeah, it was so loud! I thought it was an emergency vehicle.
I know, right? It really startled me.
Same here! It felt like there was a party going on outside.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
clamor
din
racket
Antonyms
silence
quiet
hush
verb
Definition
To make a loud, harsh sound, often used to describe noise from a horn or alarm.
Example
The car was blaring its horn to get the attention of the pedestrians.
Tense Forms
Past: blared
Past Participle: blared
Conversation
Did you hear that car blaring its horn outside?
Yeah, it was so loud!
I wonder what was going on that made them blaring like that.
Root Explanation
Blaring → The word 'blaring' originates from the Old English 'blæran', meaning to make a loud noise. It describes a sound that is loud and harsh, often associated with horns or alarms.
Memory Tip
Think of a loud noise that 'blæran' means to make — that's why 'blaring' refers to a loud, harsh sound.
Visually Confused Words
baring
larking
glaring
flaring
blazing
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blading
bearing