Meaning & use
Cheers
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An expression used as a toast before drinking, or informally to say thank you or goodbye.
See it in a sentence
"Cheers!" they said, clinking their glasses together.
Thanks for the ride, cheers!
A note on using this word
Widely used in British English as an informal way of saying thank you or goodbye, beyond its original use as a drinking toast.
Words with a similar meaning
toastthanks
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Another way to use it
2. noun
Shouts of approval, support, or encouragement from a crowd.
The stadium erupted in cheers when the home team scored.
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