benefit
word
/ˈbɛnəfɪt/
BEN-uh-fit
/bˈɛnɪfˌɪt/
BEN-i-fit
Definition
A benefit is a good result or advantage you get from something. It can also mean money or services given by an employer or the government to help someone.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both everyday and formal English. Often used in patterns like 'the benefit of exercise', 'benefit from something', and 'employee benefits'. Don't confuse the noun 'benefit' with the verb 'benefit', as in 'This will benefit everyone'.
Spanish: beneficio - prestaciónPortuguese (BR): benefício - prestaçãoPortuguese (PT): benefício - subsídioChinese (Simplified): 益处 - 福利Chinese (Traditional): 益處 - 福利Hindi: लाभ - भत्ताArabic: فائدة - منفعة - استحقاقBengali: উপকার - লাভ - সুবিধাRussian: выгода - польза - преимущество - пособиеJapanese: 利益 - 恩恵Vietnamese: lợi ích - phúc lợiKorean: 이익 - 혜택Turkish: fayda - yarar - çıkar - avantajUrdu: فائدہ - منفعت - بھلائیIndonesian: manfaat - keuntungan - tunjangan
Example Sentences
One benefit of walking is better health.
basic
This job has good benefits.
basic
You should really take full benefit of the training they offer.
natural
The new policy is supposed to benefit small businesses.
natural
Children can benefit from reading every day.
basic
I don't see the benefit of paying extra for that feature.
natural