"Skyrocket" vs. "soar": words take flight!
Reviewed and edited by
Lloyd Cooper 03/10/2024, 18:13
English.me team member

What is similar?
Both "skyrocket" and "soar" refer to rapid upward movement, often used metaphorically to describe a significant increase in quantity or value.
What is different?
"Skyrocket" suggests a sudden and dramatic rise, while "soar" implies a more steady or sustained upward movement.
Which one is more common?

Examples of usage
Skyrocket- The cost of real estate in the city has skyrocketed in recent years.
- After the product launch, sales skyrocketed beyond expectations.
- The eagle soared gracefully through the sky.
- After the policy change, stock prices began to soar.