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1. / buːn / noun. something extremely useful, helpful, or beneficial; a blessing or benefit. the car was a boon to him. archaic. a favour; request. he asked a boon of the king. boon. 2. / buːn / adjective. close, special, or intimate (in the phrase boon companion ) archaic. jolly or convivial.
Definition of boon. as in social. likely to seek or enjoy the company of others I and my boon companions celebrated that afternoon's victory on the gridiron with a night at a local taproom. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. social. outgoing. hospitable. friendly. gracious. jolly. companionable. convivial. cheerful. spirited. clubable. lively.
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." Boon derives from the Old Norse bón, a request for a favor. Think of a boon as a favor that no one has necessarily asked for, something extra.
1. something extremely useful, helpful, or beneficial; a blessing or benefit: the car was a boon to him. 2. archaic a favour; request: he asked a boon of the king. [C12: from Old Norse bōn request; related to Old English bēn prayer] boon. ( buːn) adj. 1. close, special, or intimate (in the phrase boon companion) 2. archaic jolly or convivial.
noun. /buːn/ boon (to/for somebody) something that is very helpful and makes life easier for you. The device will prove a boon to home cooks. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin. Definitions on the go. Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.
5 days ago · noun. 1. something extremely useful, helpful, or beneficial; a blessing or benefit. online check-in is a boon for many travellers. 2. archaic. a favour; request. he asked a boon of the king. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word origin. C12: from Old Norse bōn request; related to Old English bēn prayer.
noun. A benefit bestowed, especially one bestowed in response to a request. American Heritage. A request or the favor requested. Webster's New World. Welcome benefit; blessing. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. (archaic) That which is asked or granted as a benefit or favor; a gift; a favour; benefaction; a grant; a present. Wiktionary.
