boost
A push from behind or below, as to one who is endeavoring to climbA push from behind or below, as to one who is endeavoring to climb.
» It was a great boost to the economy.
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4 sensesA push from behind or below, as to one who is endeavoring to climb.
Boost
усиле́ниеusilénije
Something that helps, or adds power or effectiveness; assistance.
The controversy gave a boost to the author's sales.
Unterstützung
запомо́гаzapomóha
A coordinate transformation that changes velocity.
(uncountable)A positive intake manifold pressure in cars with turbochargers or superchargers.
- the act of giving hope or support to someone
- the act of giving a push
- an increase in cost
Examples
92 sentencesIt was a great boost to the economy.
I think I can reach the branch if you'll give me a boost.
ruДумаю, если ты мне подсобишь, я смогу дотянуться до ветки. — Hellerick
Give me a boost.
ruПоддержи меня. — sharptoothed
Keeping clean can boost your confidence.
That car doesn't boost my self-confidence.
Translations
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Origin
Unknown. The verb is first recorded 1815; the noun, 1825. Compare Scots boost (“to move; dUnknown. The verb is first recorded 1815; the noun, 1825. Compare Scots boost (“to move; drive off; shoo away”), bost, boast (“to threaten; scold”), Middle English boosten, bosten (“to threaten”). Possible doublet of boast.
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Forms
plural: boosts| Singular | boost |
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uncountable
Synonyms
4 synonyms- the act of giving hope or support to someone:encouragement
- an increase in cost:risehikecost increase
Word family
14 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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