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to boot

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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)

  1. (idiomatic, informal) In addition, besides, also.
    My boyfriend is funny, and a pretty good cook to boot.

Usage notes

Almost always placed in clause-final position; compare on top of that.

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