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   Boon

   /bo͞on/

   

   noun

   • 1. a thing that is helpful or beneficial: "the navigation system will be a boon to both civilian and military users"
   • 2. a favor or request: archaic "may I have the inestimable boon of a few minutes' conversation?"

   Word Origin Middle English (originally in the sense ‘request for a favor’): from Old Norse bón.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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   The meaning of BOON is a timely benefit : blessing. How to use boon in a sentence. a timely benefit : blessing; benefit, favor; especially : one that is given in answer to a request…

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   BOON definition: 1. something that is very helpful and improves the quality of life: 2. something that is very…. Learn more.

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   Boon definition: something to be thankful for; blessing; benefit. . See examples of BOON used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBOON | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   BOON meaning: 1. something that is very helpful and improves the quality of life: 2. something that is very…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › boonBoon - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Boon means something beneficial to a specific person, entity, or cause. "Getting called out of school on the day of the test was a boon for Sam, as he hadn't remembered to study."

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › boonBoon - definition of boon by The Free Dictionary

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   Define boon. boon synonyms, boon pronunciation, boon translation, English dictionary definition of boon. n. 1. A benefit bestowed, especially one bestowed in response to a request. 2. A timely blessing or benefit: A brisk breeze is a boon to sailors. adj.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryBOON - All you need to know about it | Collins English Dictionary

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   A complete guide to the word "BOON": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBOON definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 meanings: 1. something extremely useful, helpful, or beneficial; a blessing or benefit 2. archaic a favour; request 1. close,.... Click for more definitions.

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    Boon definition: A benefit bestowed, especially one bestowed in response to a request.

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    The matter prayed for or asked; esp. in to have one's boon, to grant a person his (or her) boon. (Cf. use of prayer, request.) Obsolete or archaic. Ȝif þu wult habben bone to drihten. God..sende the thyn bone. He yatte hir freli al hir bone. Mars hath his wyl, his knyght hath al his boone. Bone, or graunte of prayer.