Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with boost in American Collocation
boost
noun
countable
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/bust/
large
big
great
huge
major
massive
real
significant
tremendous
Being able to monitor whether a customer is in danger from CO fumes could be a massive boost in the fight to improve safety.
pleasing
much-needed
timely
welcome
The chancellor has given charities a welcome boost.
extra
added
extra
further
It has given many people the extra boost in confidence they have needed in order to successfully apply for permanent work.
cash
confidence
energy
funding
morale
performance
Four Sussex-based charities have received a cash boost from the proceeds of the Shoreham Port open day.
give a boost
deliver
give
provide
The scheme has been given another boost by increased government funding.
get a boost
gain
get
receive
Labour received a boost with a separate poll giving it a ten point lead over the SNP.