boon

• Substantiv, das früher einen Vorteil, eine Gunst oder einen Segen bezeichnete, im heutigen Englischen jedoch veraltet oder außer Gebrauch ist.

A noun referring to a desirable state, benefit, or advantage that is helpful or beneficial.

1. Benefit or advantageB2formal

   Something that is very helpful or beneficial.

   Segen

   • The new library was a boon to the community.
   • Online education has been a boon for remote learners.
   • The invention of the internet was a great boon to communication.

   Synonymeadvantageaidassetbenefitblessingbonusgodsendhelpwindfall

   Antonymebanecursedetrimentdisadvantagehindrance

2. Request or favorC1formalbritish

   A favor or request, often used in historical or literary contexts.

   Bitte oder Gefälligkeit

   • He asked a boon of the king.
   • She granted him a boon for his loyal service.
   • The knight requested a boon from the queen.

   Synonymefavorgrantpetitionrequest