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cheer

/t͡ʃɪə(ɹ)/
Meanings
  • Noun or Verb

    An expression of enthusiasm or approval.

    - "The crowd gave a cheer when the team scored a goal."
    - "Let's give a cheer for our graduating class."
  • Verb

    To make a loud, enthusiastic sound.

    - "The audience cheered loudly during the performance."
    - "Let's cheer for our favorite team."
Pronunciation
  1. /t͡ʃɪɹ/



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  2. /t͡ʃɪɹ/



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Antonyms

boo
Rhymes
Words rhyming with cheer
cheerio , dear , fear , gear , here , leer , near , pear , rear , sear , tear , terror , zero
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Cheer (English) : Expression of enthusiasm or approval

  2. Cheer (Scots) : To encourage or support

  3. Cheer (Scots) : A loud, sudden noise

  4. Cheer (Scots) : A bright or sunny day

  5. Cheer (English) : A person who supports or encourages

  6. Cheer (English) : To make someone happy or cheerful

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Cheer (English) : Expression of enthusiasm or approval

  2. Cheer (Scots) : To encourage or support

  3. Cheer (Scots) : A loud, sudden noise

  4. Cheer (Scots) : A bright or sunny day

Variants
List of all variants of cheer that leads to same result
cheer , cheers , cheered , cheerer , cheerers , cheering , cheer on , cheered on , cheering on , cheers on , cheer up , cheered up , cheering up , cheers up , cheer someone up , cheer something up , Bronx cheer , Bronx cheers , be of good cheer
Forms
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cheers, cheering, cheered, cheeringly

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'cear' meaning 'noise, uproar'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'cheerleading' originated in the late 1800s when students at the University of Minnesota started leading cheers for their football team.

  2. The word 'cheer' is often used interchangeably with the term 'applause', but they have slightly different meanings. Applause is a more formal expression of approval, while cheer is more enthusiastic and expressive.

Related Concepts
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  1. Applause: A similar expression of approval or appreciation, often used in a more formal setting.

  2. Enthusiasm: A strong feeling of excitement and eagerness.

Culture
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Cheer is commonly used in various cultural contexts such as sports events, graduations, and celebrations. In literature, cheer is used to describe the enthusiasm and excitement of a crowd. In music, the term 'cheer' is used in songs to encourage listeners to join in and sing along.

How to Memorize "cheer"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a large crowd cheering and making loud noises.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'cheer' with excitement, enthusiasm, and a large group of people.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Cheer for your team' to remember the meaning of the word.

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