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Benefits

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

Definition

Benefits are the good things that come from something, like a job or a decision.

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Common collocations

  • employee benefits
  • health benefits
  • social benefits
  • mutual benefits
  • long-term benefits
  • tangible benefits
  • additional benefits

Word family

noun benefit
verb benefit
adjective beneficial

Usage note

While 'benefits' often refers to positive outcomes or advantages, it can also refer to payments or advantages provided by an employer or government. The context usually clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The benefits of exercise include feeling strong and healthy.
  2. My mom gets benefits from her job, like free parking and a retirement plan.
  3. Eating fruits and vegetables has many benefits for your body.
  4. One of the benefits of living near the beach is being able to go swimming whenever you want.
  5. Studying hard has many benefits, like getting good grades and learning new things.

Quotes

  • The benefits of education and of useful knowledge, generally diffused through a community, are essential to the preservation of a free government. - Sam Houston
  • The greatest benefits of meditation accrue not while you're meditating but throughout your entire day - and life. - David Lynch
  • A lifetime of training for just ten seconds. - Jesse Owens

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