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Synonyms of boom

4 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for boom is chain. Other synonyms of boom are flourish, prosper and chain boom. The opposite of boom is recession.

Synonyms and similar words for boom

verbTo flourish, grow, or progress.

nounA floating barrier used to obstruct navigation on water, for military or other purposes; or used...

Opposite of boom

verbTo rapidly adjust the evaluation of a position away from zero, indicating a likely win or loss.

  • moobTo rapidly adjust the evaluation of a position towards zero, indicating a likely draw.

nounA period of prosperity, growth, progress, or high market activity.

  • depressionA period of major economic contraction.
  • recessionA period of reduced economic activity.

Meaning of boom

  1. verb To make a loud, hollow, resonant sound.
  2. verb To exclaim with force, to shout, to thunder.
  3. verb To flourish, grow, or progress.

Full definition of boom

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Questions about synonyms of boom

What is another word for boom?
Boom has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as chain, flourish, prosper and chain boom.
What is the opposite of boom?
The opposite of boom is recession. Other antonyms of boom are depression.
What does boom mean?
Boom means to make a loud, hollow, resonant sound.

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