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cheering

SayCHEER-ingUS/ˈt͡ʃɪɹɪŋ/UK/ˈt͡ʃɪəɹɪŋ/

2 meanings of cheering

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle and gerund of cheer. Use this -ing form when the action is happening now or to name the action.

    The fans were cheering loudly when the team scored.

    Cheering for her best friend, she waved a big sign.

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  2. 2
    noununcountable
    A loud, happy shout that people give to show support or joy.

    Like the happy noise a crowd makes when their team wins a game.

    A sudden cheering broke out when the home team scored.

    Her speech was met with loud cheering from the audience.

    Similarapplause, acclaim, acclamation

    Oppositebooing, jeering

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cheering is a form of cheer

cheer, verb: To shout loudly to support or praise someone. Full entry

Forms
cheercheers he/she/itcheering -ing formcheered past tense, past participle
Spelling
cheer → cheering: add -ing

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