Boom
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To make a loud, resonant sound. To be prosperous.
Part of speech: interjection
Definition: The sound of an explosion.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A low-pitched, resonant sound, such as of an explosion. A spar extending the foot of a sail; a spar rigged outboard from a ship's side to which boats are secured in harbour. A movable pole used to support a microphone or camera. A horizontal member of a crane or derrick, used for lifting. The longest element of a Yagi antenna, on which the other, smaller ones, are transversally mounted . A floating barrier used to obstruct navigation, for military or other purposes. A period of prosperity or high market activity.
Example sentence: I was just going at this career - boom, boom, boom! Then all of a sudden, at 38, Oh, my God - I forgot to get married!
Blast
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A violent gust of wind.A forcible stream of air from an orifice, as from a bellows, the mouth, etc. Hence: The continuous blowing to which one charge of ore or metal is subjected in a furnace; as, to melt so many tons of iron at a blast.An explosion.A loud, sudden sound.A good time; an enjoyable moment.An immature or undifferentiated cell (e.g., lymphoblast, myeloblast).
Part of speech: interjection
Definition: Blast it; damn it.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To make a loud noise.To shatter, as if by an explosion.To open up a hole in, usually by means of a sudden and imprecise method (such as an explosion).To curse; to damn.To shoot, especially with an energy weapon (as opposed to one which fires projectiles).To return extra salvage to another location.To criticize or reprimand severely; to verbally discipline or punish.
Example sentence: Awards are wonderful. I've been nominated many times and I've won many awards. But my journey is not towards that. If it happens it will be a blast. If it doesn't, it's still been a blast.