boost
A push from behind or below, as to one who is endeavoring to climb.
Noun 4 meanings
A push from behind or below, as to one who is endeavoring to climb.
Something that helps, or adds power or effectiveness; assistance.
“The controversy gave a boost to the author's sales.”
A coordinate transformation that changes velocity.
A positive intake manifold pressure in cars with turbochargers or superchargers.
Verb 4 meanings
To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up.
To help or encourage (something) to increase or improve; to assist in overcoming obstacles.
“This campaign will boost your chances of winning the election.”
To jump-start a vehicle by using cables to connect the battery in a running vehicle to the battery in a vehicle that won't start.
To give a booster shot to.
Etymology
Unknown. 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.
BOOST at a glance
BOOST has 5 letters and scores 7 points in Scrabble (B 3 + O 1 + O 1 + S 1 + T 1) and 8 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #3,476 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with boost
All rhymesOne letter away
- BOAST7
- ROOST5
- BOOSE7
- COOST7
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