cheering
|cheer-ing|
B1
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/ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
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/ˈtʃɪərɪŋ/
(cheer)
encouragement or joy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cheer' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'chere,' where 'chere' meant 'face' or 'countenance.'
Historical Evolution
'chere' transformed into the Middle English word 'chere,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cheer.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'face' or 'countenance,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'shout of encouragement or joy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'cheer'.
The crowd was cheering loudly.
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Adjective 1
providing comfort or encouragement.
Her cheering words lifted my spirits.
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