To boot Meaning in English
expression
ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈbut
tu BOOT, tuh BOOT, ti BOOT
tˈuː/ /bˈuːt
too BOOT
Definition
Used to add extra information, meaning 'in addition' or 'as well', especially something surprising or notable.
Usage & Nuances
'To boot' is informal, used mostly in writing or storytelling rather than daily conversation. It comes at the end of a sentence. Synonyms include 'as well', 'in addition', and 'on top of that'. Often used for emphasis when the extra detail is positive or surprising.
Spanish: además - encima - para colmoPortuguese (BR): ainda por cima - além disso - de quebraPortuguese (PT): ainda por cima - além disso - de quebraChinese (Simplified): 而且 - 还Chinese (Traditional): 而且 - 還Hindi: ऊपर से - इसके अलावाArabic: وفوق ذلك - وأيضًاBengali: উপরন্তু - আরও (বিশেষ করে আশ্চর্যজনক কিছু)Russian: к тому же - вдобавок - притомJapanese: おまけに - さらにVietnamese: hơn nữa - thêm vào đóKorean: 게다가 - 덤으로Turkish: üstelik - ayrıca - hem deUrdu: اوپر سے - مزید برآںIndonesian: lagi pula - di samping itu
Example Sentences
He's smart, and friendly to boot.
basic
She gave me a ride and bought me lunch to boot.
basic
The hotel is cheap and has free breakfast to boot.
basic
Not only did he remember my birthday, but he brought me cake to boot.
natural
We got lost on our trip, and it started raining to boot.
natural
She's a fantastic singer, and she's an amazing dancer to boot.
natural