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boost

/buːst/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To give a sudden and marked increase to (someone or something); promote or further at an accelerated rate.

    - "The new marketing campaign gave a significant boost to sales."
    - "The teacher's encouragement gave her student a boost of confidence."

  • A sudden increase in speed, power, or efficiency.

    - "The car experienced a noticeable boost after the engine tune-up."
    - "The team's morale received a welcome boost with the arrival of new players."
Pronunciation
  1. /buːst/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with boost
moot , shoot , fruit , scoot , suit , boot , spoot , put , hoot , loot , root , suit , shoot , mute , cue , glue , and more.
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Boost (English) : To give a sudden increase

  2. Boost (Scots) : A high place; a hill

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Boost (English) : To give a sudden increase

  2. Boast (English) : To speak proudly of one's achievements or possessions

  3. Bost (Norwegian) : A small inlet or cove

Variants
List of all variants of boost that leads to same result
boost , boosted , boosting , boosts
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

boosts (plural form), boosted (past tense), boosting (present participle), booster (noun)

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to shake or strike violently', later developed the meaning of 'to lift up or promote'. Derived from Old English 'bothian' or 'botian' meaning 'to strike' or 'to shake'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'boost' is used in the world of computing to refer to a process that increases the performance of a computer system.

  2. In the world of athletics, a 'boost' is a term used to describe a sudden increase in speed or power during a race.

  3. In the world of finance, a 'boost' refers to a sudden increase in the value of an investment or a stock.

  4. In the world of psychology, a 'boost' can refer to a sudden increase in self-esteem or confidence.

  5. The term 'boost' has been used in the context of the space industry to describe the process of increasing the thrust of a rocket engine.

Related Concepts
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  1. Momentum: The momentum of an object or idea is the amount of energy or force that keeps it moving. A boost can provide the initial momentum or a sudden increase in momentum.

  2. Motivation: Motivation is the driving force behind an individual's actions. A boost can provide a sudden increase in motivation or enthusiasm.

Culture
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In literature, the word 'boost' has been used to describe the sudden surge of energy or motivation that characters experience. In art, the term 'boost' is not commonly used as a subject but may be depicted in the context of sports or physical activity. In music, the term 'boost' is used in audio engineering to describe the process of increasing the gain of a sound signal.

How to Memorize "boost"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a balloon filling up with helium, lifting you up and providing a boost.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'boost' with the image of a rocket launch or a runner getting a second wind.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Bring On More Opportunities To Succeed' or 'Bring Out More Outstanding Success'.

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