boost-n; 4 Senses

Sense Number 1: providing encouragement, positive feedback

Commentary: BOOST[+role][+event][+aid][+encouragement]

Examples:
Getting the promotion has given John a real boost.
The tax cut gave the economy an additional boost.
We needed a boost from the long, gray dreary winter. (something cheerful)

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: a rise or increase, e.g., in cost or production

Commentary: BOOST[+quantity][+increase][+rise]

Examples:
The boost in prices at the gas pump has been keenly felt by consumers.
New farming techniques have led to a boost in agricultural output in recent decades.
The movie prompted a sudden boost in the sale of pinot noir.
The candidate got a boost in the polls last week after the debate.

Mappings:
PropBank: boost.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: push something or somebody up

Commentary: BOOST[+event][+physical][+push]

Examples:
The second-stage rocket gave the spaceship a boost out of earth's gravity.
John gave Mary a boost over the fence.

Mappings:
PropBank: boost.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 4: none of the above

Commentary: Automatically generated NOTA sense (bbn)

Examples:

Mappings:
PropBank: boost.01