cheering (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: 'tʃɪərɪŋ
Definition
Making loud noises to show support, approval, or encouragement.
Examples
The crowd was cheering wildly after the concert.
We could hear the fans cheering from outside the stadium.
Her parents were cheering her on from the sidelines.
How to Use cheering
- cheer for (prepositional phrase)
- To show support for someone or something. — "The students cheered for their school's team."
- cheer up (phrasal verb)
- To become happier, or to make someone happier. — "Don't be sad, let me try to cheer you up."
- cheer on (phrasal verb)
- To shout encouragement to someone who is competing or doing something difficult. — "The spectators were cheering on the runners."
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