Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A sudden increase in something, often related to economy or a loud sound.
Boom
/buːm/Synonyms:
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Examples:
"What magic is this?" boomed Don Quixote.
Grent's voice booms like thunder.
The deep booming voice is unmistakable.
Etymology:
The word "boom" originates from the Middle Dutch word bom meaning a low sound, which is mimetic, derived by imitating the sound itself. Over time, it evolved to include meanings related to sudden growth from 1873.
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