boom

nounB1 · Intermediate

Deep loud sound, or time of fast growth.

Meanings of «boom»

1 · noun

a time when a business or economy grows quickly

The country enjoyed an economic boom last year.

2 · noun

a deep loud sound like an explosion

We heard a loud boom from the fireworks display.

Similar: bang thud blast

Translation

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«boom» in 17 languages

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ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

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The difference between similar words

to grow and be successful

thrivegrow strong and healthy, or do very wellPlants thrive in warm, wet places.

prosperbecome rich and successfulThe small shop began to prosper.

flourishdevelop very well; a bit more formalArt and music flourished in the city.

boomgrow very fast in a short timeTourism began to boom after the new airport opened.

a loud deep sound

boomone sudden loud soundThere was a loud boom outside.

roara long, loud sound, like a lion or an engineWe heard the roar of the engine.

rumblea low sound that goes on, often far awayWe heard a rumble in the distance.

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