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Meaning of Boon
A benefit or advantage, especially one that is given or granted.
Definitions
- A thing that is helpful or beneficial
- A privilege or advantage granted to someone
- A thing that is given or done to help someone or something
Etymology of Boon
The word "boon" has Old English and Old Norse roots, with "bōn" meaning "request, prayer" and "bôn" meaning "favor, benefit"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a benefit, advantage, or gift
Example Uses
- The new policy has been a boon to local businesses, providing them with tax breaks and other incentives
- The discovery of the new species was a boon to scientists, who had been searching for it for decades
- The charity's donation was a boon to the community, providing much-needed funding for local programs
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