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Ben

Verb / ben / Another word for ben — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ben is a shortened form of the name Benjamin, which means 'son of the right hand' or 'favorite son'.

Synonyms & similar words

Benjamin Benji Benny Bennie Benjy Beno Benn Benet Benedict Benno Bentley Benson Bendik Beniamino Bendt Bent Bentlee Benedetto Benedikt Bentzion

Synonyms by register

Formal

benefit advantage profit gain service

Informal

help good plus boon

Literary

boon blessing aid

Antonyms

curse harm injury damage detriment disadvantage

Common collocations

  • great ben
  • mutual ben
  • ben to
  • ben and
  • ben of
  • ben for
  • ben of the

Word family

noun benefit
verb benefit
adjective beneficial
adverb beneficially

Usage note

The word 'ben' is an archaic or poetic term for benefit or advantage. It is rarely used in modern English, except in specific contexts or for stylistic effect. Its modern equivalents are 'benefit' or 'advantage'.

Example sentences

  1. Ben is my best friend.
  2. Ben loves playing soccer.
  3. I met Ben at the park.
  4. Ben has a pet dog named Max.
  5. Ben is going to the store with his mom.

Quotes

  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill

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