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Boom
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Simple meaning
What does Boom mean?
A boom is a loud deep sound or a quick increase.
Dictionary definition
A deep loud sound; boom can also mean to grow or increase quickly.
Example sentences
Boom in a sentence
easy
We heard a loud boom during the storm.
medium
The fireworks made a boom that echoed across the park.
hard
The town began to boom after many new families moved there.
Synonyms
Words like Boom
bangUse for a loud sudden sound.
increaseUse when boom means to grow quickly.
Antonyms
Opposite words
silenceUse for no sound.
declineUse when something decreases instead of growing quickly.
Word family
Boom word family
Base word
boom
verb
booms
Makes a deep loud sound or grows quickly.
verb
boomed
Made a loud sound or grew quickly in the past.
adjective
booming
Loud or growing quickly.
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Practice 1
What can boom mean?
Boom can mean a loud sound or fast growth.
Practice 2
Which word is closest to boom when it means a loud sound?
Bang is a loud sudden sound, similar to boom.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of boom when boom means quick growth?
Decline means to decrease, which contrasts with boom as quick growth.
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