to boot

Thân thiện

He received a bonus and a promotion to boot.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In addition, furthermore, as an extra point: Used to add a supplementary, often positive, remark to a statement. It emphasizes that something is an added benefit or an extra consideration.

Usage

• The adverb "to boot" is used at the end of a clause or sentence to introduce an additional, reinforcing point. It is synonymous with "as well," "on top of that," or "moreover." It often carries a slightly informal or emphatic tone.

Examples

• Adverb:
  • She is a talented musician and a kind person to boot.
  • The car is fuel-efficient, reliable, and inexpensive to boot.
  • He's a great leader and a visionary to boot.

Advanced Usage

• Emphatic Addition: "To boot" is often used to add a point that makes the primary statement even more impressive, favorable, or noteworthy.
  • The software is free, open-source, and incredibly powerful to boot.
• Position in Sentence: It almost always appears at the very end of the clause it modifies.
  • It was a long journey, and a dangerous one to boot.

Variants and Related Words

• Additionally (adv): As an extra factor or circumstance.
• Furthermore (adv): In addition; besides (used to introduce a fresh consideration).
• Moreover (adv): As a further matter; besides.

Synonyms

• Additionally
• Furthermore
• Moreover
• As well
• On top of that
• Into the bargain

Notes on Usage

• "To boot" is considered a fixed adverbial phrase. It is not typically used in the middle of a sentence.
• It is more common in spoken and informal written English than in highly formal academic writing, where "furthermore" or "moreover" might be preferred.
• The phrase originates from Old English, where "bōt" meant "advantage" or "remedy," so the modern sense is of an added advantage.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in addition, by way of addition; furthermore
   • he serves additionally as the CEO

Từ đồng nghĩa

• additionally