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boon

[buːn]

boon Definition

  • 1a thing that is helpful or beneficial
  • 2something that is asked for and granted as a favor

Using boon: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "boon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The recent rains have been a boon for farmers.

  • Example

    The new tax laws will be a boon to small businesses.

  • Example

    The scholarship was a great boon to her education.

  • Example

    The company's success has been a boon to the local economy.

boon Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with boon

  • a close friend or companion with whom one enjoys spending time

    Example

    He and his boon companion spent many hours hiking in the mountains.

  • boon and bane

    something that has both good and bad effects

    Example

    The internet has been both a boon and a bane for society.

  • a natural resource or feature that is considered valuable or beneficial

    Example

    The beautiful beaches are a boon of nature for the island's tourism industry.

Origins of boon

from Old Norse 'bón', meaning 'prayer, petition'

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Summary: boon in Brief

The term 'boon' [buːn] refers to something that is helpful or beneficial, often granted as a favor. It can be used to describe anything from natural resources to tax laws, as in 'The new tax laws will be a boon to small businesses.' 'Boon' also appears in phrases like 'boon companion,' referring to a close friend, and 'boon and bane,' which describes something with both good and bad effects.