Synonyms for

Boon

Verb / bu:n / Another word for boon — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

something that is helpful or beneficial, a blessing

Synonyms & similar words

blessing blessing gift benefit advantage favorable useful helpful profitable positive welcome windfall godsend aid assistance support contribution perk bonus prosperity success

Synonyms by register

Formal

benefit advantage blessing asset

Informal

godsend perk plus

Literary

boon companion boon work

Antonyms

curse bane detriment hindrance affliction disadvantage

Common collocations

  • a boon to
  • great boon
  • real boon
  • welcome boon
  • economic boon
  • cultural boon
  • boon to mankind

Word family

noun boon

Usage note

A 'boon' is something that is very helpful or beneficial. It is often used in formal contexts to describe a significant advantage or blessing.

Example sentences

  1. The rain was a boon to the parched earth.
  2. The new library was a boon to the community.
  3. Being able to work from home was a boon for the employees.
  4. The scholarship was a boon for the student's education.
  5. Having a supportive family is a boon in life.

Quotes

  • Hope is a waking dream. - Aristotle
  • The best way to predict the future is to create it. - Peter Drucker
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela

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