The meaning of Boon

noun

A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favourable or superior position.

Usage examples:

Companies with a computerized database are at an advantage

verb

Put in a favourable or superior position.

Usage examples:

Are we simply caught in a spiral here that will be destructive of our interests while, obviously, s…

noun

A condition that helps you or gives you a greater chance of success

Usage examples:

[ c ] his long arms give him a big advantage over other boxers., [ u ] test scores show no advantag…

noun

Help, typically of a practical nature.

Usage examples:

He saw the pilot slumped in his cockpit and went to his aid

verb

Help or support (someone or something) in the achievement of something.

Usage examples:

Women were aided in childbirth by midwives

abbreviation

Artificial insemination by donor.

noun

A useful or valuable thing or person.

Usage examples:

Quick reflexes were his chief assets

noun

Something having value, such as a possession or property, that is owned by a person, business, or organization

Usage examples:

Her knowledge of spanish and french is a real asset in her work.

noun

Something that is owned by a person, company, or organization, such as money, property, or land

Usage examples:

The company reported total assets worth $1.9 million., have/hold/own assets you can hold assets off…

noun

An advantage or profit gained from something.

Usage examples:

Enjoy the benefits of being a member

verb

Receive an advantage; profit.

Usage examples:

The areas would benefit from regeneration

noun

A helpful or good effect

Usage examples:

[ c ] it was a giveaway to the rich, he said, and not something that’s a benefit to most americans.…

noun

A blessing.

Usage examples:

The rewards and benisons of marriage

noun

God's favour and protection.

Usage examples:

May god continue to give us his blessing

verb

Pronounce words in a religious rite in order to confer or invoke divine favour upon; ask god to look favourably on.

Usage examples:

He blessed the dying man and anointed him

noun

A prayer asking for god’s help, or a prayer of thanks for god’s help

Usage examples:

Before we eat, sam will say the blessing., it was a blessing that nobody was hurt in the accident.,…

noun

A situation which creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits.

Usage examples:

A natural gas bonanza for britain

noun

Something that suddenly produces large profits or great opportunities

Usage examples:

The improved economy was a bonanza for local stores.

noun

A situation in which large profits are made

Usage examples:

The rise in house prices meant those who were selling enjoyed a bonanza., april was a bonanza month…

noun

A sum of money added to a person's wages as a reward for good performance.

Usage examples:

Big christmas bonuses

noun

An extra amount of money given to someone as a reward for work or as encouragement

Usage examples:

The salary was $40,000, plus a bonus., after the heart transplant, every day is a bonus for me.

noun

An amount of money given to an employee in addition to their salary as a reward for working well

Usage examples:

A bonus of €1000/£500, etc. she received a bonus of $15,065, equal to 40% of her salary., earn/get/…

verb

Obtain or secure (something wanted or desirable).

Usage examples:

We gained entry to the car in five seconds

noun

An increase in wealth or resources.

Usage examples:

The pursuit of personal gain

verb

Obtain

noun

A very helpful or valuable event, person, or article.

Usage examples:

These information packs are a godsend to schools

noun

Something good that happens unexpectedly and at a time when it is especially needed

Usage examples:

That savings account was a real godsend when she lost her job.

verb

Make it easier or possible for (someone) to do something by offering one's services or resources.

Usage examples:

They helped her with domestic chores

noun

The action of helping someone to do something.

Usage examples:

I asked for help from my neighbours

exclamation

Used as an appeal for urgent assistance.

Usage examples:

Help! i'm drowning!

noun

A state of great comfort or elegance, especially when involving great expense.

Usage examples:

He lived a life of luxury

adjective

Luxurious or of the nature of a luxury.

Usage examples:

A luxury yacht

noun

Great comfort, esp. as provided by expensive and beautiful possessions, surroundings, or food, or something enjoyable and often expensive but not necessary

Usage examples:

[ u ] a life of luxury, [ u ] a luxury hotel, [ c ] having an extra bathroom was at first a luxury,…

verb

Become or make more cheerful, lively, or interesting.

Usage examples:

She'd been depressed, but she seemed to perk up last week

noun

A benefit to which one is entitled because of one's job.

Usage examples:

Many agencies are helping to keep personnel at their jobs by providing perks

noun

A coffee percolator.

Usage examples:

Leo hooked up an extension cord for me so i can use my perk

noun

A benefit which one enjoys or is entitled to on account of one's job or position.

Usage examples:

The wife of a president has all the perquisites of stardom

noun

Formal perk noun

Usage examples:

The perquisites of this job include health insurance and a performance bonus.

noun

Formal perk noun

Usage examples:

The perquisites of this job include health insurance and a performance bonus.

preposition

With the addition of.

Usage examples:

Two plus four is six

adjective

(after a number or amount) at least.

Usage examples:

Companies put losses at $500,000 plus

noun

A mathematical operation of addition.

Usage examples:

Be sure to wait until the cursor changes into a plus (+) before releasing the mouse button.

noun

A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

Usage examples:

Education is a right, not a privilege

verb

Grant a privilege or privileges to.

Usage examples:

English inheritance law privileged the eldest son

noun

A special advantage or authority possessed by a particular person or group

Usage examples:

[ c ] as a senior executive, you will enjoy certain privileges., [ c ] i had the privilege (= the h…

noun

A professional, especially in sport.

Usage examples:

A tennis pro

adjective

(of a person or an event) professional.

Usage examples:

A pro golfer

preposition

In favour of.

Usage examples:

They were pro the virtues of individualism

noun

An apple or other fruit blown down from a tree or bush by the wind.

Usage examples:

We ate fruit from the trees or windfalls without washing them and ate carrots pulled from the groun…

noun

An amount of money that you receive unexpectedly

Usage examples:

The belridge school, after receiving a financial windfall, purchased computers for all students and…

noun

An amount of money that you receive unexpectedly

Usage examples:

Get/have/receive a windfall investors each received a windfall of $5,000., cash/financial/tax windf…