What does BOOST mean?

Boost 1. Parts of Speech:

Verb, Noun

2. Definitions:

• Verb: to increase or improve something, especially something that is already successful. Example: The new advertising campaign will boost sales.
• Noun: an increase or improvement, especially in something that is already successful. Example: The teams victory was a real boost for morale.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /buːst/
• UK: /buːst/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "boost" comes from the Middle English word "bosten," which means "to lift up." It has been in use since the 1700s. The verb "boost" is often used in the context of increasing or improving something, such as sales, morale, or confidence. The noun "boost" is used to describe the actual increase or improvement.

5. Synonyms:

• Verb: increase, improve, enhance, raise, uplift
• Noun: improvement, increase, uplift, enhancement, raise

6. Related Words:

• Boast
• Burst
• Coast
• Ghost
• Hoist

7. Example Sentences:

• The new advertising campaign will boost sales. (Verb)
• The teams victory was a real boost for morale. (Noun)