Boost (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of giving a push; "he gave her a boost over the fence".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
An increase in cost; "they asked for a 10% rise in rates".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
The act of giving hope or support to someone.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Her friends' visit gave her a much-needed boost during her illness.
- The surprise gift was just the boost his morale needed after a tough week.
- The motivational speech provided a boost to the team's confidence before the big game.
- A good night's sleep and a warm breakfast gave her a boost of energy for the day.
- The encouraging words from her teacher gave the struggling student a boost of motivation.