rocket
🇺🇸
/ˈrɑːkɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈrɒkɪt/
noun
B2
a vehicle that flies into space using burning gases
The rocket launched into space.
C1
a weapon that flies through the air with an explosive
The rocket hit the target.
R
a firework that shoots up and explodes with colors
The rocket firework lit up the sky.
R
a green plant with strong-tasting leaves used in salads
The rocket plant adds flavor to the salad.
verb
R
to increase very fast
Prices rocketed last month.
R
to move very fast
The car rocketed down the road.
R
to become or make very successful quickly
The singer rocketed to fame.
R
to attack with rockets
The army rocketed the enemy base.
translation
a vehicle that flies into space using burning gases; a weapon that flies through the air with an explosive; a firework that shoots up and explodes with colors; a green plant with strong-tasting leaves used in salads
to increase very fast; to move very fast; to become or make very successful quickly; to attack with rockets
Word Forms
Plural
rockets
Progressive
rocketing
Past
rocketed
Perfect
rocketed
3rd Present
rockets