Synonyms for

Bonus

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

Definition

something given or paid as an addition to what is expected

Synonyms & similar words

incentive fillip extra incentive reward perk prize gift premium bounty tip dividend gain boon benefit gratuity present sweetener windfall jackpot payoff plus

Synonyms by register

Formal

premium reward increment gratuity

Informal

extra tip perk handout

Literary

boon windfall blessing

Antonyms

penalty fine forfeit loss disadvantage drawback punishment

Common collocations

  • performance bonus
  • year-end bonus
  • signing bonus
  • cash bonus
  • holiday bonus
  • bonus points
  • bonus feature
  • bonus round

Word family

noun bonus
adjective bonus

Usage note

A bonus is typically an extra payment or reward given for good performance or as an incentive. It is generally positive and unexpected.

Example sentences

  1. 1. She got a bonus for finishing her homework early.
  2. 2. The company gave its employees a bonus for meeting their sales target.
  3. 3. Winning the race was a bonus for the athlete.
  4. 4. Getting an A on her test was a bonus for the student.
  5. 5. The chef added a bonus ingredient to the recipe to make it taste better.

Quotes

  • A good boss makes his men realize they have more ability than they think they have so that they consistently do better work than they thought they could. - Charles Erwin Wilson
  • A dream becomes a goal when action is taken toward its achievement. - Bo Bennett
  • The reward of a thing well done is to have done it. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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