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"Skyrocket" vs. "soar": words take flight!

Reviewed and edited by Lloyd Cooper 03/10/2024, 18:13
English.me team member
Skyrocket and soar. What's the difference?

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?

Internet search results for skyrocket) and soar

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.
Soar
  • The eagle soared gracefully through the sky.
  • After the policy change, stock prices began to soar.