boon
/ˈbun/
nounadjective
Familiar
1.n.a desirable state
“enjoy the blessings of peace”
2.adj.very close and convivial
“boon companions”
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boon and boone are homophones: they are pronounced identically and spelled differently, which is why they are so often swapped. boon means “a desirable state”. boone means “an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)”.
/ˈbun/
1.n.a desirable state
“enjoy the blessings of peace”
2.adj.very close and convivial
“boon companions”
/ˈbun/
| boon | boone | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbun/ | /ˈbun/ |
| Said | boon | boon |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| Letters | 4 | 5 |
| Parts of speech | noun, adjective | noun |
| Senses | 2 | 1 |
| How common | Familiar | Familiar |
| Synonyms | blessing | Daniel Boone |
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1.n.an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)