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cheer
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- pronunciation:
- chir
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
happy or good feelings.
We are filled with cheer during the holiday season.- similar words:
- fun, joy, pleasure
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| definition 2: |
a shout to show that you are happy about or approve of something.
The crowd let out a cheer when the team made a goal. |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
cheers, cheering, cheered |
| definition: |
to shout in order to show that you like something.
They cheered the team.- similar words:
- encourage, praise
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| related words: |
congratulate, delight, support |
| derivations: |
cheeringly (adv.), cheerer (n.) |
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