Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
to boot. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
to boot, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
to boot in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
to boot you have here. The definition of the word
to boot will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
to boot, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
English
Etymology
From Middle English to bote (“something added to, addition”), from Old English tō bōte (“to boot, besides, moreover”). See boot (“profit, gain, remedy”).
Pronunciation
Adverb
to boot (not comparable)
- (idiomatic, informal) In addition, besides, also.
My boyfriend is funny, and a pretty good cook to boot.
1606, Caius Suetonius Tranquillus, “The Historie of Caius Iulius Cesar Dictator”, in Philêmon Holland, transl., The Historie of Twelve Cæsars Emperours of Rome. , London: ">…] for Matthew Lownes, →OCLC, section 38, page 16:Among the people (of Rome) beſide x. modij of corne, & as many pints of oyle, he diſtributed & dealt 300 Seſterces alſo by the poll, vvhich hee had in times paſt promiſed, vvith an overdeale of 100. a peece to boote, for time.
Usage notes
Almost always placed in clause-final position; compare on top of that.
Synonyms
Translations
in addition, besides, also