“Soared” or “Sword”—Which to use?

“Soared” or “Sword”

Overview

soared / sword are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

soared: (verb) rise rapidly. (verb) fly upwards or high in the sky. (verb) go or move upward.

sword: (noun) a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard.

Pronunciation

soared: s·AO·r·d

sword: s·AO·r·d

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Examples in Context

Examples of “soared”

…profits and earnings from exports soared and were poured back into…
The stock soared in value as soon as…
…Boulevard, and real estate prices soared, and older buildings were demolished…
…the number of noctuid moths soared, resulting in extensive damage to
…hit Germany hard, as unemployment soared and people lost confidence in…
…were lost, and insurance rates soared.
The station soared with fast-talking deejays like Johnny…
…the number of unemployed had soared to more than 6,000,000.
The population soared to 39,000, higher than it…
…all three singles he released soared to No.

Examples of “sword”

He is armed with the sword.
The Sword in the Stone
The Sword in the Stone (1963 film),…
Echidna's main weapons are a sword and a gun.
…Blaster and via the Kyu Sword.
The Sword in the Stone, a music…
…Andrew and Vasili Mitrokhin, The Sword and the Shield: The Mitrokhin…
…of the Order of the Sword
The Sword in the Stone may refer
…preventing Russia from throwing her sword into the scale of Austria…

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