boom

Meaning

to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly

A deep, resonant sound; a period of rapid growth or increase.

Example Sentences

The thunder boomed across the sky.

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

Example Expressions

boom and bust

Synonyms

thunder, roar, flourish, prosper, growth, expansion, surge, prosperity, increase

Entry 1

thunder, roar, flourish, prosper

Entry 2

growth, expansion, surge, prosperity, increase

Antonyms

whisper, decline, fail, recession, bust

Entry 1

whisper, decline, fail

Entry 2

decline, recession, bust

Collocations

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

Entry 1

boom loudly, boom across, boom economy, boom business, boom suddenly

Entry 2

economic boom, baby boom, boom period, boom in demand