cheering
Translation
cheering, applause, encouragement
Examples
The sound of cheering filled the stadium.
The sound of cheering filled the stadium.
Your cheering gave me the strength to finish.
Your cheering gave me the strength to finish.
Grammar Patterns
((of sb.)) the act of shouting encouragement The cheering of the crowd was loud.
Similar Words
Synonyms: applause, ovation, acclaim; Antonyms: booing, hissing
Etymology
From the verb 'to cheer' plus the '-ing' suffix, which forms a noun denoting an action.
Memory Tips
Think of the action of a crowd 'cheering'. The '-ing' makes it the sound or act itself.