booster

CEFRB2

/ˈbustɚ/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Something that increases strength or performance.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Ellipsis of booster seat.

Examples

  • The immunity from vaccines can wear off, which means booster vaccines might be needed.

  • You should get a tetanus booster shot once every ten years.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

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Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The first stage of a multistage rocket, providing primary or supplemental thrust for liftoff and early flight.

  2. Something that boosts.

  3. A motor-generator set used for voltage regulation in direct current electrical power circuits.

More examples

In context

  • The security guard captured two boosters before they could exit the retail store.

  • When did you get your last tetanus booster?

  • Also in 1939, six 4-8-4s, classified "Kb" because they have boosters, were built at Hillside for service between Christchurch and Arthurs Pass.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The doctor recommended a COVID-19 blank shot to strengthen immunity.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From boost + -er.