Basic Details
Word: Cheer
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun
Meaning: To shout for joy or to show support, or a feeling of happiness and encouragement.
Synonyms: Applaud, encourage, shout
Antonyms: Boo, discourage, frown
Idioms and Phrases
- Three cheers for: A phrase used to rally support or appreciation for someone or something. Example: "Let's give three cheers for the winning team!"
- Cheer up: Used to encourage someone who is feeling sad or down. Example: "I brought you some sweets to cheer you up!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The crowd began to cheer when the band took the stage.
Example 2: She felt a rush of cheer as she opened her birthday presents.
Example 3: The teacher encouraged the students to cheer for their classmates during the talent show.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "cheer" comes from the Old French word "chiere," which means "face" or "expression"? This reflects how our facial expressions can show happiness and encouragement.
Famous Quote
"Cheerfulness is the best promoter of health and is as friendly to the mind as to the body." - James B. Conant
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cheer" mean?
a) To show sadness
b) To shout for joy
c) To walk slowly
d) To cry silently
Answer: b) To shout for joy
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cheer"?
a) Encourage
b) Frown
c) Grumble
d) Ignore
Answer: a) Encourage
3. Which sentence uses "cheer" correctly?
a) They cheer when he told a funny joke.
b) The puppy quickly cheered the child.
c) We all cheered for our friends at the race.
d) She will cheer the window.
Answer: c) We all cheered for our friends at the race.
4. Which idiom means to express happiness or support?
a) Cry over spilled milk
b) Three cheers for
c) Beat around the bush
d) The ball is in your court
Answer: b) Three cheers for
5. What is the opposite of "cheer"?
a) Celebrate
b) Boo
c) Applaud
d) Praise
Answer: b) Boo
