Word a Day
cheer
What does cheer mean?
cheer (noun): a cry expressing joy, approval or support, such as "hurrah".
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use cheer in a sentence?
- A cheer rose from the crowd. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Three cheers for the birthday boy! (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce cheer?
/tʃɪɹ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does cheer come from?
From Middle English chere, from Anglo-Norman chere, from Old French chiere (“head, face; appearance; reception, hospitality; meal, dinner, food”) (Modern French chère), from Late Latin cara (“head”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “cheer” mean?
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
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a cuboid space; a cuboid container, often with a hinged lid
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the vital principle or animating force within living things
Not quite: that's what spirit means.
a cry expressing joy, approval or support, such as "hurrah"
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