boon

• Substantivo usado antigamente para indicar um benefício, favor ou bênção, mas que no inglês contemporâneo é considerado arcaico ou em desuso.

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.

   Benefício

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadvantageaidassetbenefitblessingbonusgodsendhelpwindfall

   Antônimosbanecursedetrimentdisadvantagehindrance

2. Request or favorC1formalbritish

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

   Favor ou pedido

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

   Sinônimosfavorgrantpetitionrequest