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Meaning of boon
a thing that is very helpful or beneficial
Etymology of boon
The word "boon" has its roots in Old English and Old Norse, where it meant "request" or "petition"
Over time, the meaning of the word shifted to refer to a benefit or advantage granted in response to a request
In modern English, the word "boon" is often used to describe something that is very helpful or beneficial
Synonyms
benefit
advantage
blessing
gain
profit
good
favor
gift
help
aid
assistance
support
privilege
perk
bonus
windfall
dividend
premium
reward
recompense
compensation
indemnity
repayment
reimbursement
refund
restitution
advantage
asset
boon
godsend
manna
windfall
stroke of luck
good fortune
lucky break
advantage
benefit
profit
gain
blessing
favor
privilege
perk
bonus
premium
reward
recompense
compensation
advantage
asset
benefit
profit
gain
blessing
favor
gift
help
aid
assistance
support
advantage
privilege
perk
bonus
premium
reward
godsend
manna
windfall
stroke of luck
Definitions
- A thing that is very helpful or beneficial
- * A privilege or advantage
Usage Examples
- The new policy has been a boon to local businesses, providing them with tax breaks and other incentives
- * The discovery of the new medicine was a boon to people suffering from the disease
- * The city's public transportation system is a boon to commuters, providing them with a convenient and affordable way to get to work
Antonyms
curse
bane
plague
scourge
affliction
calamity
disaster
misfortune
hardship
burden
nuisance
annoyance
hindrance
impediment
obstacle
drawback
disadvantage
liability
defect
flaw
fault
deficiency
shortcoming
weakness
vulnerability
susceptibility
fragility
frailty
infirmity
disease
sickness
illness
ailment
disorder
complaint
problem
trouble
difficulty
challenge
test
trial
tribulation
adversity
misadventure
mishap
accident
catastrophe
tragedy