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Cheer
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Simple meaning
What does Cheer mean?
Cheer means to show happy support.
Dictionary definition
to shout or show support happily; as a noun, a happy shout or feeling of encouragement.
Example sentences
Cheer in a sentence
easy
We cheer for our team.
medium
The crowd gave a loud cheer after the goal.
hard
Her kind words helped cheer the nervous student before the performance.
Synonyms
Words like Cheer
Antonyms
Opposite words
booTo show disapproval with a sound.
discourageTo make someone feel less confident.
Word family
Cheer word family
Base word
cheer
verb
cheer
Base form.
verb
cheers
Cheers now or often.
verb
cheered
Cheered in the past.
verb
cheering
Cheering now.
adjective
cheerful
Happy and positive.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does cheer mean?
Cheer means to shout, clap, or show support happily.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to cheer?
To cheer someone can mean to encourage them.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses cheer correctly?
Fans can cheer to show support for players.
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