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booster

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbustɝ// UK //bˈuːstɐ// boost·er Slang

n. an extra dose of medicine that strengthens your immunity. You get a booster when the protection from your first shots starts to fade.

n. an additional dose of a vaccine administered to maintain or increase immunity. Also used for any device or substance that enhances performance or support.


SIMPLE

She got a booster shot last week.

CONTEXTUAL

The doctor recommended a booster to keep the vaccine protection strong.

COMPLEX

The political campaign relied on a final media booster to sway undecided voters before the election.

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