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
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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.
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Barrack as a noun (chiefly, in the plural):
primitive structure resembling a long shed or barn for (usually temporary) housing or other purposes
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Barrack as a noun (chiefly, in the plural):
any very plain, monotonous, or ugly large building
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Barrack as a noun (US, regional):
A movable roof sliding on four posts, to cover hay, straw, etc.
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Barrack as a noun (Ireland, colloquial, usually, in the plural):
A police station.
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Barrack as a verb (transitive):
To house military personnel; to quarter.
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Barrack as a verb (intransitive):
To live in barracks.
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Barrack as a verb (British, transitive):
To jeer and heckle; to attempt to disconcert by verbal means.
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Barrack as a verb (Australia, New Zealand, intransitive):
To cheer for or support a team.
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Cheer as a noun (uncountable):
A cheerful attitude; gaiety; mirth.
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Cheer as a noun:
That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness; provisions prepared for a feast; entertainment.
Examples:
"a table loaded with good cheer'"
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Cheer as a noun:
A cry expressing joy, approval or support such as "hurray".
Examples:
"A cheer rose from the crowd."
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Cheer as a noun:
A chant made in support of a team at a sports event.
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Cheer as a noun (obsolete):
One's facial expression or countenance.
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Cheer as a noun (archaic):
One's attitude, mood.
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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."
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Cheer as a verb (transitive):
To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.
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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."
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Cheer as a noun:
Cheerleading.
Examples:
"I'm going to wear my new cheer shoes at cheer today."