benefit

🇺🇸 /ˈbenɪfɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈbenɪfɪt/
Frequency
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Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B1
noun
A2

A positive outcome or gain from something.

Eating healthy foods brings many benefits to our bodies.

B2

Financial support given by the government to those in need.

She is receiving benefits while she looks for a new job.

R

Extras provided by an employer in addition to wages.

The job offers benefits like health insurance and paid vacation.

R

Money paid by an insurance company.

He received benefits from the insurance after the accident.

R

An event to raise money for a cause.

The charity benefit was a great success and raised a lot of money.

verb
B1

To gain good from something.

Regular exercise can benefit your health.

B1

To be in a favorable position due to something.

The company benefits from a strong brand image.

translation

n. A positive outcome or gain from something.; Financial support given by the government to those in need.; Extras provided by an employer in addition to wages.; Money paid by an insurance company.; An event to raise money for a cause.
v. To gain good from something.; To be in a favorable position due to something.

Word Forms

3rd Present benefits
Past benefitted
Perfect benefitted
Progressive benefitting
Plural benefits