The difference between Barrack and Cheer

When used as nouns, barrack means a building for soldiers, especially within a garrison, whereas cheer means a cheerful attitude.

When used as verbs, barrack means to house military personnel, whereas cheer means to gladden.


check bellow for the other definitions of Barrack and Cheer

  1. Barrack as a noun (military, chiefly, in the plural):

    A building for soldiers, especially within a garrison; originally referred to temporary huts, now usually to a permanent structure or set of buildings.

  2. Barrack as a noun (chiefly, in the plural):

    primitive structure resembling a long shed or barn for (usually temporary) housing or other purposes

  3. Barrack as a noun (chiefly, in the plural):

    any very plain, monotonous, or ugly large building

  4. Barrack as a noun (US, regional):

    A movable roof sliding on four posts, to cover hay, straw, etc.

  5. Barrack as a noun (Ireland, colloquial, usually, in the plural):

    A police station.

  1. Barrack as a verb (transitive):

    To house military personnel; to quarter.

  2. Barrack as a verb (intransitive):

    To live in barracks.

  1. Barrack as a verb (British, transitive):

    To jeer and heckle; to attempt to disconcert by verbal means.

  2. Barrack as a verb (Australia, New Zealand, intransitive):

    To cheer for or support a team.

  1. Cheer as a noun (uncountable):

    A cheerful attitude; gaiety; mirth.

  2. Cheer as a noun:

    That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness; provisions prepared for a feast; entertainment.

    Examples:

    "a table loaded with good cheer'"

  3. Cheer as a noun:

    A cry expressing joy, approval or support such as "hurray".

    Examples:

    "A cheer rose from the crowd."

  4. Cheer as a noun:

    A chant made in support of a team at a sports event.

  5. Cheer as a noun (obsolete):

    One's facial expression or countenance.

  6. Cheer as a noun (archaic):

    One's attitude, mood.

  1. Cheer as a verb (transitive):

    To gladden; to make cheerful; often with up.

    Examples:

    "We were cheered by the offer of a cup of tea."

  2. Cheer as a verb (transitive):

    To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.

  3. Cheer as a verb (ambitransitive):

    To applaud or encourage with cheers or shouts.

    Examples:

    "The crowd cheered in support of the athletes."

    "The crowd cheered the athletes."

  1. Cheer as a noun:

    Cheerleading.

    Examples:

    "I'm going to wear my new cheer shoes at cheer today."

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