📈boom

noun, verb
/buːm/

Meaning

A deep, resonant sound; a period of rapid growth or increase.
to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly

Example Sentences

The tech industry experienced a major boom in the early 2000s.

The thunder boomed across the sky.

Example Expressions

boom and bust

Synonyms

growth, expansion, surge, prosperity, increase, thunder, roar, flourish, prosper
Entry 1
growth, expansion, surge, prosperity, increase
Entry 2
thunder, roar, flourish, prosper

Antonyms

decline, recession, bust, whisper, fail
Entry 1
decline, recession, bust
Entry 2
whisper, decline, fail

Collocations

economic boom, baby boom, boom period, boom in demand, boom loudly, boom across, boom economy, boom business, boom suddenly
Entry 1
economic boom, baby boom, boom period, boom in demand
Entry 2
boom loudly, boom across, boom economy, boom business, boom suddenly

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