hike vs boost

hike and boost both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hike	Yes	No	Yes	No
boost	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, hike and boost are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of hike include cost increase, rise.

As verbs, hike and boost are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of hike include hike up.

hike (noun)	boost (noun)
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure	the act of giving hope or support to someone
the amount a salary is increased	the act of giving a push
an increase in cost	an increase in cost

hike (verb)	boost (verb)
walk a long way, as for pleasure or physical exercise	increase or raise
increase	give a boost to; be beneficial to
	push or shove upward, as if from below or behind
	increase
	contribute to the progress or growth of