Cheering

/ˈtʃɪərɪŋ/

verbBeginner📊CommonAction
2 meanings1 question

Definitions

2 meanings
1

To express great joy, approval, or encouragement with shouts.

/ˈtʃɪərɪŋ/

verbpositiveBeginner
Action

To shout enthusiastically.

The fans were cheering for their favorite team.

💡 Simply: It's like shouting 'Yay!' really loudly because you're super happy or excited about something. Think of a cheering crowd at a soccer game!

👶 For kids: Saying 'hooray!' really loud!

More Examples

2

They cheered when the winner was announced.

How It's Used

Sports

"The crowd was cheering wildly as their team scored."

Entertainment

"The audience cheered enthusiastically after the performer's breathtaking act."

2

The act or sound of people shouting excitedly.

/ˈtʃɪərɪŋ/

nounpositiveBeginner
Sound

The sound of enthusiastic shouts.

The cheering was so loud it hurt my ears.

💡 Simply: It's the loud happy noise a crowd makes when they're excited, like when a team scores a goal!

👶 For kids: A happy loud noise!

More Examples

2

We could hear the cheering from blocks away.

How It's Used

Concerts

"The cheering was deafening."

Tip:Think of a roaring stadium filled with joyous shouts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

From "cheer," ultimately from Old French *chérir, meaning "to cherish, endear."

The word 'cheering' has maintained consistent positive connotations throughout its history.

Memory tip

Imagine the sound of a lively crowd at a sporting event.

Word Origin

Original meaning

"to cherish, endear"

wild cheeringdeafening cheeringenthusiastic cheering

Common misspellings

chearingcheeringg

Usage

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