You should get a tetanus booster shot once every ten years.
Source: tatoeba (2334856)
Booster
/ˈbustɚ/
Synonyms for "booster" (172 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (35)
Noun(15 words)
booster dosebooster shotsupporteradmireradvanceramplifieramplifiersbooster amplifierbooster rocketbooster stationbooster unitcatapultschampioncheerleadercheerleaders
Verb(1 words)
boost speed
Strong matches (51)
Related words (86)
injectioninoculationintelsatjet injectionjewel thiefland pirateland sharkland-grabberlarcenerlarcenistlauderliftermainliningmultistage rocketnarcotic injectionnarcotic shotoverdosepanegyristpartisanpatron
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peculatorpetty thiefpilfererpluggerpoacherpoppingportionpotionpraiserpromoterprowlerpufferpurloinerrelay linksrobberrooterscroungershillshooting upshopliftershotsingle-stage rocketskin poppingskin-poppingsneak thiefstealerstep rocketstickstratovisionswindlersyncomtelstarthiefthree-stage rockettouttoutervaccinationvaccinevotarywhite-collar thiefworshiper
Noun(25 words)
intensifying adverbliftermore accelerativemotivatorpluggerpower boosterpromoterpromotersprotagonistrecall doserelay linkrelay stationrelay transmitterremedial classrepeaterrevitalizershopliftersuperchargersuperchargerssupercharges
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Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: booster dose, booster shot, supporter, adherent, admirer.
- Sentence evidence is available for booster, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "booster".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "booster"
Keep "booster" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "booster" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "booster", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "booster" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
24 entriesShowing 16 of 24 words.
More specific
12 entriesafter school helpbooster dosebooster rocketbooster seatbooster shotcheerleadercoachmentorremedial classsignal boostertutoring sessionvaccine booster
Collocations
5 entriesbooster clubbooster rocketbooster seatbooster shotsignal booster
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
20 total sentences available.
The immunity from vaccines can wear off, which means booster vaccines might be needed.
Source: tatoeba (8992173)
When was your last tetanus booster?
Source: tatoeba (9849631)
The IMF said that while nearly 60% of people in advanced economies are fully vaccinated, and some are now receiving booster shots, about 96% of the people in low-income countries remain unvaccinated.
Source: tatoeba (10366998)
Showing 4 of 20 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "booster"?
Closest matches include booster dose, booster shot, supporter, adherent, admirer.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "booster"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.